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DETROIT, MI - APRIL 17: Andy Ibanez #77 of the Detroit Tigers flies out during the fifth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park on April 17, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

On Thursday afternoon, the New York Mets are playing the Washington Nationals for the finale of their three-game series.

The Mets will look to win the series after splitting the first two games.

Mets Acquire 6-Year player Off Waivers

GettyAndy Ibáñez #77 of the Athletics throws the ball for an out against the Atlanta Braves during the eighth inning at Truist Park on March 31, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.

During Thursday’s game, Francys Romero of Beisbol FR reported that the Mets are claiming Andy Ibáñez off of waivers (h/t MLB Trade Rumors).

Romero wrote: “Source: The New York Mets have acquired Andy Ibáñez from the Athletics.”

Ibáñez is currently batting .118 with two hits, three RBI’s and one run in 11 games for the Athletics this season.

He had been designated for assignment earlier this week.

Before the Mets, the 33-year-old spent time with the Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers over six total seasons.

MLB World Reacts

GettyAndy Ibáñez #77 of the Detroit Tigers high fives teammates after scoring a run against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Rate Field on June 04, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.

Here’s what people were saying on social media:

@WexlerRules: “Ibanez (who is out of options) will presumably join the team in LA. No corresponding move is necessary as there was an open 40 man spot following Carl Edwards Jr.’s DFA”

SNY Mets: “The Mets have claimed Andy Ibáñez off waivers from the Athletics Ibáñez had a .284 OPS this season in 11 games before being designated for assignment by the A’s”

@MinSub4: “Man I feel so bad for Andy Ibañez He started the offseason signing an MLB deal with the Dodgers… who then DFA’d him before spring training even begin. He then has to go to the only homeless team in baseball, the Athletics. Now he has to go to the Mets”

@NYM_News: “JUST IN: The #Mets have acquired utility man Andy Ibáñez from the Athletics, per Francys Romero. Ibáñez, 33, is hitting .118 with a .285 OPS in 17 AB this season. He had 4 HR, 21 RBI and a .653 OPS in 91 games last year in Detroit. Brings versatility, has mostly played 2B and 3B.”

Mike Mayer: “He’s played SS, 2B, 3B, 1B, LF and RF. He’s a career .275/.321/.442 hitter against lefties.”

@AaronShamilov: “Utility guy. Can play everywhere on the field.”

@JohnNYC_718: “While Nats × Mets is in progress, we’ve got something. Apparently. ⚾️🚨”

GettyAndy Ibáñez #77 of the Detroit Tigers runs the bases against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on August 13, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.

Mets Right Now

The Mets are currently 10-20 in 30 games, which has them at the bottom of the National League East.

After Thursday’s game against the Nationals, the Mets will head to Los Angeles to face off against the Angels with the series starting on Friday night.