Mets Release 6-Year MLB Veteran Infielder
The New York Mets are moving on from one of their veteran depth infielders, as they have released Andy Ibanez.
The New York Mets have released veteran infielder Andy Ibanez, according to BeisbolFR.com's Francys Romero. The 6-year MLB veteran primarily played for Triple-A Syracuse before his release. In 31 games with the Triple-A club this season, Ibanez hit four home runs, drove in 18 runs, and batted .269. Across 38 minor-league games in four different leagues this campaign, he hit five home runs, drove in 21 runs, and batted .310.
Ibanez also played three games for the Mets this season, going hitless in six at-bats but driving in two runs. His batting average for those 11 games was .118. Earlier in the campaign, Ibanez had a brief stint with the Athletics, hitting zero home runs in three games. Despite his struggles at the major league level this season, Ibanez has had success in the past.
Over six seasons in MLB, spanning four teams, he has compiled 28 home runs, 133 RBI, and a .250 batting average. Due to his past performance, it is likely that Ibanez will soon sign a minor league deal with another team.
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