Erick Aybar
SS FA
Sat 9/3/16 4:41 PM

Aybar was scratched from Saturday's lineup with left abdominal soreness.
EDGE Analysis
He was originally slated to start at third base, as he did Friday, but the abdominal issue will prevent Aybar from taking the field. Andrew Romine will step in at the hot corner and bat ninth against right-hander Yordano Ventura.

Erick Aybar
SS FA
Thu 8/25/16 11:28 PM

Aybar may continue to get starts at shortstop after Jose Iglesias (hamstring) returns from injury, reports the Detroit Free Press.
EDGE Analysis
Aybar was hitting .233 in eight games with the Tigers after hitting .242 in 97 games with the Braves. He may also get starts at third, but 1,235 of his 1,293 games played in the majors came at short. Manager Brad Ausmus told reporters Thursday that starter Jose Iglesias' hamstring was still bothering him, so he may not be activated from the disabled list right away. Keep Aybar going while you can.

Erick Aybar
SS FA
Wed 8/17/16 4:25 PM

Aybar is starting at shortstop and batting second Wednesday against the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
Less than 24 hours after being traded, Aybar is set to make his Tigers debut. Aybar had improved his performance at the plate prior to being traded and owns a .306 batting average over the last 15=4 days.

Erick Aybar
SS FA
Tue 8/16/16 6:45 PM

Aybar was traded to the Tigers on Tuesday in exchange for Mike Aviles and Kade Scivicque.
EDGE Analysis
It's been a miserable season for Aybar, but he's been hot in August (18-for-54) and will fill an immediate need for Detroit with Jose Iglesias (hamstring) landing on the DL. Aybar has been caught on the basepaths five times in eight attempts this season and will be batting at the bottom of the order, so there's little reason to think Aybar contribute much in the stolen base category the rest of the way. That said, he'll have some appeal in deep AL-only leagues while he's still hitting.

Erick Aybar
SS FA
Sun 8/14/16 2:09 PM

Aybar went 2-for-5 with a two-RBI double and a run in Saturday's 7-6 loss to the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
He went from hero to goat in the matter of a trip around the bases in the ninth, getting tagged out trying to leg out a triple after driving in Jeff Francoeur and Ender Inciarte with the hit. Aybar's double off Nationals closer Mark Melancon had closed the Braves' deficit to 7-6, but his out ended the game. The veteran has been red-hot in August, having hit safely in all but one of his 11 games during the month and slashing .340/.340/.540 over 50 at-bats.

Erick Aybar
SS FA
Sat 7/23/16 4:32 PM

Aybar is not in the starting lineup Saturday against Colorado.
EDGE Analysis
Aybar will get his second game off since the end of the All-Star break as Chase d'Arnaud fills in at shortstop, batting leadoff. Aybar will look to begin a second half comeback when he returns to the lineup as he's gone 5-for-42 (.119) over his last 13 games, lowering his season slash line to .208/.268/.263.

Erick Aybar
SS FA
Sun 7/17/16 10:30 AM

Aybar is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Aybar had been on a roll of five straight starts dating back to before the All-Star break, but the veteran will take a seat in favor of Chase d'Arnaud on Sunday afternoon.

Erick Aybar
SS FA
Thu 7/7/16 4:26 PM

Aybar is not in the lineup Thursday against the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Aybar will get a day of rest as Gordon Beckham makes his first start at shortstop since coming off the disabled list. Aybar has pulled things together following a rough stretch to start the season as he's slashed .307/.381/.427 over his last 22 games. The 32-year-old should see similar playing time going forward as Gordon Beckham's most frequented starts are at second and third base.

Erick Aybar
SS FA
Mon 7/4/16 8:12 PM

Aybar hit his first home run in a 1-for-4 game in Monday's loss to Philadelphia.
EDGE Analysis
After 64 games and 241 plate appearances, Aybar is finally on the board. He has reached double-digit home runs just once, in 2011, and shouldn't be expected to reach such lofty heights ever again. Still, his .226/.282/.286 line paints the profile of a hitter who has disappointed on every level.

Erick Aybar
SS FA
Mon 7/4/16 1:29 PM

Aybar is out of the lineup Monday against the Phillies, Kevin McAlpin of 680 AM The Fan reports.
EDGE Analysis
This would appear to be a routine day off for Aybar, who has finally started to dig himself out of a terrible start to the season. Since rejoining the Braves on June 12 following a stint on the disabled list due to a foot injury, Aybar is hitting .323 and owns a .405 on-base percentage.