Dodgers Designate Ryan Fitzgerald to Clear 40-Man for Andy Ibáñez

Overview

• The designation triggers a five-day window for Los Angeles to trade Fitzgerald or place him on waivers.
• Fitzgerald was claimed off waivers from the Twins last week and did not appear in a game for the Dodgers.
• The 32-year-old posted a .196/.302/.457 line in 24 MLB games for Minnesota in 2025 and hit .277/.367/.469 at Triple-A.
• Statcast measured Fitzgerald’s sprint speed in the 79th percentile, complementing his ability to play all four infield spots.
• With less than three years of service time and no prior outright, he cannot elect free agency if he clears waivers, enabling the Dodgers to keep him as non-roster depth if unclaimed.