Overview
- The A’s announced the waiver claim on Friday and designated infielder Max Schuemann for assignment to clear a 40-man roster spot.
- Los Angeles had designated Ibáñez for assignment to try to pass him through waivers for Triple-A depth because he has no minor-league options.
- Oakland assumes his one-year, $1.2 million guarantee, as reported by Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.
- Ibáñez, 32, brings defensive versatility across the infield and posted a .239/.301/.352 line in 91 games for Detroit in 2025 with a .254/.305/.389 career slash.
- With third base unsettled in Oakland, he will compete for playing time and, given his lack of options, could be positioned to stick on the Opening Day roster.