Andre Lipcius DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Monday that they acquired infielder Andre Lipcius from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for cash considerations. Lipcius was added to the 40-man roster, with left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) being moved to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. The 25-year-old Lipcius was a third-round pick by the Tigers in 2019 out of Tennessee and will provide the Dodgers with infield depth, most likely at Triple-A Oklahoma City to start the 2024 regular season. He made his big-league debut in 2023 in Detroit and went 10-for-35 (.286) with a home run and four RBI in 13 games. Lipcius has mostly played at the hot corner in the minors, but he can also provide depth at shortstop and second base.

The Detroit Tigers have designated infielder Andre Lipcius for assignment in order to clear a 40-man roster spot for fellow infielder Buddy Kennedy, who the club claimed off waivers from the Cardinals on Thursday afternoon. The 25-year-old made his big-league debut in the 2023 season, appearing in 13 games and holding his own with a .286 average with one homer and a .742 OPS across a small 38 plate-appearance sample size. However, his work at Triple-A didn't impress much, as he hit .272 with 11 home runs and a .782 OPS in 97 games, underwhelming production for a 25-year-old in the hitter-friendly International League. However, he does have a solid track record in the minors, a factor that could land him with another club in short order.