Ivie began the 1983 season as Detroit's starting first baseman, but was released by the Tigers in May. Ivie sought to make a comeback and attended a tryout in September 1984 with the Atlanta Braves; they offered him a non-roster invitation to spring training with the team in 1985.
Ivie began as Detroit's starting first baseman in 1983, but was released by the Tigers in May. He attempted to return and participated in a tryout for the Atlanta Braves in September 1984. The Braves offered him a non-roster invitation to spring training with them in 1985.