A's Designate Ibáñez, Bring Back Rooker

0:00It's April 26th. This is MLB News Today. Your AI-powered source for everything, MLB. The Oakland Athletics just brought back designated hitter Brent Rooker from the injured list right before their Sunday finale against the Texas Rangers. To clear a spot on the roster, they designated veteran utility man Andy Ibanez for assignment. Ibyanyaz joined the A's off waivers from the Dodgers in the offseason, pegged as infield depth, especially at third base against left-handers. But he barely saw action this April, starting just a couple games and going two for 17 overall with a rough slash line. With Max Muncie locking down third base in Daryl Harnay's getting regular looks, plus Zach Gilaugh, shining as a versatile hitter who covers multiple. Spots including center field, Ibyanyaz never cracked the line up consistently. His bat stayed ice cold, sealing the quick decision. To move highlights, the A's focus on current production over insurance depth. Even if it thins out options for injuries down the line.

1:01Front office is betting on the hot hands now, eyeing prospects like Leo DeVries for later call-ups if needed. As they wrap the series in Texas, this shuffle gives Rooker a shot to heat up and boost their lineup punch heading into May.