Ibáñez spent his past three seasons in Detroit, and overall in his career, he has slashed .254/.305/.389 with 28 home runs and 128 RBIs across 420 games. Ibáñez isn't likely to have a hard time finding a new home, but it is unfortunate seeing him leave the Tigers. However, his time in Detroit will not be forgotten. As Jason Beck of MLB.com wrote:

Starting next year, Sunday Night Baseball, the Wild Card round, and select special event games (Opening Day, Labor Day, etc.) will be broadcast exclusively on the network, with additional content available on Peacock (NBC’s streaming service). NBC will also air the first hour of the 2026 MLB Draft.

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