Andy Ibanez playing with the Detroit Tigers in 2025.
The Los Angeles Dodgers made a roster move Tuesday, claiming outfielder Michael Siani off waivers and designating infielder Andy Ibanez for assignment.
The Dodgers signed Ibanez to a major league deal worth $1.2 million Jan. 13, and designated Siani for assignment just a few days later to make room on the roster for All-Star Kyle Tucker. Siani joined the New York Yankees, though they also placed him on waivers after acquiring Angel Chivilli in a trade with the Los Angeles Angels.
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Siani joined the Dodgers earlier in the offseason, with L.A. claiming him off waivers from the Atlanta Braves.
Aug 20, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers third base Andy Ibanez (77) hits an RBI single in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
What Does This Move Mean for the Dodgers?
While this move is puzzling at first, the Dodgers dropping an infielder onto waivers could be good news for Tommy Edman’s recovery.
Edman struggled with an ankle injury in 2025, and got surgery at the beginning of the offseason. If the Dodgers are willing to drop depth in their infield, Edman could return to the team by Opening Day.
The infielder recently gave an update on his health following the prodcedure.
“The timetable is more just kind of as I progress,” Edman said at DodgerFest Saturday. “So, it’s kind of hard to to say exactly when I’ll be ready to, you know, hop back in a Major League game again. As of right now, this past week, I just took dry swings for the first time and then started my throwing progression again.
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“I got the boot off like two and a half weeks ago. The last two and a half weeks I’ve been working into walking and pushing off it more. I got into like light skipping this week. Hopefully jogging next this next week. So you know, that’s kind of where I’m at right now and each step along the way, it’s kind of just being patient and making sure I’m hitting all the checkpoints with with no discomfort. And everything I’ve done so far has felt really good.”
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