Dodgers Claim Fitzgerald, Sign Ibañez for Infield Depth

The Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their infield depth on Friday by claiming infielder Ryan Fitzgerald off waivers from the Minnesota Twins and agreeing to a one-year contract with veteran utilityman Andy Ibañez.

Fitzgerald, a 31-year-old journeyman who made his major league debut with the Twins last season, brings versatility across all four infield positions. He appeared in 24 games for Minnesota in 2025, batting .196 with four home runs and nine RBIs in 53 plate appearances. His minor league career spans nearly 700 games with the Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals and Twins organizations, plus time in independent leagues after going undrafted out of Creighton University. In Triple-A last year, Fitzgerald hit .277 with a .837 OPS, suggesting potential for growth if given more opportunities at the major league level.

The claim of Fitzgerald filled the Dodgers' 40-man roster to capacity, creating the need for another move to accommodate Ibañez's signing, which remains pending a physical and the creation of a roster spot. Financial terms of Ibañez's deal were not disclosed. The 32-year-old Cuban native, who became a free agent after the Detroit Tigers declined to tender him a...