Overview
- Los Angeles claimed utility infielder Ryan Fitzgerald off waivers from the Twins, per ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez.
- Fitzgerald was designated for assignment on January 2 after Minnesota added Eric Wagaman, and he fills the 40-man spot opened by the Esteury Ruiz trade.
- The 31-year-old debuted in 2025 with Minnesota, hitting .196 with four home runs in 24 games, and he has played every position except catcher with two option years remaining.
- The Dodgers also agreed to terms with veteran infielder Andy Ibáñez, according to reports from Francys Romero and ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel.
- Ibáñez, a right-handed bat with stronger numbers versus lefties and no minor-league options, would deepen coverage as Tommy Edman’s ankle recovery timeline remains uncertain.