The Mets have claimed Andy Ibáñez, a 33-year-old infielder who was recently designated for assignment, off waivers from the A’s. In very limited major league playing time this season, Ibáñez hit .118/.167/.118 with a -24 wRC+ to start this season.
Before this season, Ibáñez had spent parts of the previous five seasons in the big leagues with the Rangers and Tigers. In total, he hit .254/.305/.389 with 28 home runs, 10 stolen bases, and a 92 wRC+ in 1,220 plate appearances over that span.
A right-handed
hitter, Ibáñez is out of options, and whether the Mets add him to their active roster or attempt to send him to Syracuse remains to be seen. The vast majority of his major league innings have come at second and third base, positions that are occupied by everyday players Marcus Semien and Bo Bichette, respectively. At the moment, the Mets’ lone backup infielder on the big league roster is Eric Wagaman, who was called up earlier today. He has options remaining and could be sent to Triple-A Syracuse.
