Andy Ibanez Claimed, Mark McGwire Joins Baseball Operations, Scott Barlow Signed, Schue Traded to the Yankees, Aaron Civale Agrees to Deal

Today, we discuss the A’s claiming IF/OF Andy Ibanez from the Los Angeles Dodgers and how he will impact the 2026 team. Later, we welcome back Mark McGwire to the team as the A’s franchise leader in home runs will be assuming a role in baseball operations as a Special Assistant to the Player Development Staff. With the A’s claiming Ibanez, they had to make room on the 40 man roster and do so by trading IF/OF Max Schuemann to the New York Yankees in exchange for Minor League RHP Luis Burgos. Finally, earlier today, the A’s finally add some depth to their starting rotation and are in agreement with RHP Aaron Civale. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!