The Athletics acquired utility player Ibáñez, who was designated for assignment by the Dodgers, via waivers.

On February 7, the Athletics claimed infielder and utility player Andy Ibáñez off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers to strengthen their infield depth. To make room for Ibáñez on the 40-man roster, the Athletics designated Max Schuemann for assignment.

Ibáñez is a multi-position player who spent the last three seasons as a utility man with the Detroit Tigers. In 2025, he appeared in 91 games for the Tigers, primarily covering third and second base, hitting .239 with 4 home runs and 21 RBIs.

This 32-year-old player signed with the Dodgers as a free agent in January but was designated for assignment by them just one week later. Over five major league seasons with the Rangers and Tigers, Ibáñez has a career batting average of .254 and has hit a total of 28 home runs.

Schuemann made his major league debut with the Athletics in 2024 and has played in 234 games across two seasons for the team. In 2025, the 28-year-old infielder appeared in 101 games (47 starts), batting .197 with 2 home runs and 13 RBIs.