The veteran utility man has played five seasons in the majors with the Rangers and Tigers, and last year hit .239/.301/.352 with four home runs, eight doubles, and an 84 wRC+ in 193 plate appearances for Detroit. The right-handed hitter is a career .280/.327/.452 with a 115 wRC+ against left-handed pitchers, compared to .232/.287/.338 and a 74 wRC+ against right-handers.
Ibáñez last year played mostly third base with the Tigers, and the bulk of his major league time has come at second base and third base. He’s also started 29 games at first base, four starts in left field, and three starts in right field.
Adding Fitzgerald — who does have options — and Ibáñez does augment the depth, but the Dodgers will also need to make a corresponding roster move to make room for Ibáñez.