2B Erick Aybar was 2-for-4 as he recorded his first multi-hit road game this season. He entered the game with just two hits in 31 at-bats away from home on the year.

SS Erick Aybar went from the Angels to the Braves on Thursday in a five-player deal that sent SS Andrelton Simmons to Los Angeles.Also going to Atlanta are two minor-leaguers, LHP Sean Newcomb and RHP Christopher Ellis, plus $2.5 million in cash -- the difference between Aybar's salary and Simmons'. Los Angeles received minor league C Jose Briceno.Aybar, 31, played 10 seasons with the Angels and batted .270 with three homers and 44 RBIs in 2015. He was a Gold Glove winner in 2011. Aybar will make $8.5 million in 2016, the final season of a four-year, $35 million deal. He will become a free agent next winter.

Aybar went 2-for-5 Saturday with two runs scored and a solo shot, his third home run of the season.

His homer sparked a five-run ninth inning rally that kept the Angels wild card hopes alive. Aybar's now put together a nine-game hitting streak to close out the season.

Aybar went 3-for-4 with a run scored in a 5-2 victory over the Twins on Saturday.

Aybar has now hit safely in his last four games after an abysmal 7-for-47 start to September. The veteran shortstop is hitting .368 (7-for-19) over the span of his modest hitting streak, and may be regaining some of the success he enjoyed at the plate for the majority of the 2015 campaign prior to September. Aybar's power, always limited throughout his 10-year career, has been even more abbreviated this season, but he has scored 66 runs and has also posted double-digit steals for the third consecutive season.

Aybar went 2-for-4 with two doubles in a 3-1 loss to the Mariners on Wednesday.

Aybar is just 7-for-47 in September, but this performance was a good sign going forward. It's been a down season for the shortstop, as he has just two homers and 11 steals in 139 games played this season. Aybar did report that some injuries were bothering him last month and that very well may have slowed down his whole season.

Aybar (back) will return to the starting lineup Sunday against the Royals, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

Aybar didn't anticipate a DL stint from the recent ailment, and his presence in Sunday night's lineup confirms that assessment. He'll bat sixth in the order in a prime time matchup against the defending AL pennant winners.

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar is in the lineup Sunday against the Kansas City Royals after missing three games with a back injury, according to the Orange County Register.

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar is in the lineup Sunday against the Kansas City Royals after missing three games with a back injury, according to the Orange County Register. Aybar's return confirms his previous self assessment that a disabled list stint was not necessary, and he will bring a .273 batting average back into the sixth lineup spot Sunday night.

Aybar (back) is out of the lineup Saturday, but he is feeling better and believes that he won't have to go on the disabled list, Mike DiGiovanna of the LA Times reports.

Aybar's back tightness has kept him out of the lineup since Thursday but he seems to be progressing toward a return in the near future. He is slated to take fielding practice ahead of Saturday's game, but he is still not ready to hit. While it seems unlikely that he returns to the lineup Sunday, he could be back in the order at some point during the Angels' upcoming series against the White Sox.

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar is not in the lineup for the third consecutive game Saturday because of a back injury, but he does not believe he will be placed on the 15-day disabled list, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar is not in the lineup for the third consecutive game Saturday because of a back injury, but he does not believe he will be placed on the 15-day disabled list, according to the Los Angeles Times. Aybar was able to take fielding practice Saturday, and though he has not yet been able to hit, the organization has maintained that the injury is mild. His .646 OPS this season is his worst mark since 2010, but manager Mike Scioscia said that Aybar remains a very valuable part of the lineup. “It’s an eye-opener for some people when a person like Erick is not there, because a lot of people take him for granted,” Scioscia said. “Not us. He’s part of the heartbeat of this team. He plays every game, every inning, and he plays at a high level. He can do so many things on the field that help you win games. A big piece of our lineup is missing.”

Aybar (back) remains out of the lineup against the Royals on Friday.

Manager Mike Scioscia indicated Thursday that Aybar's back injury is mild, so it shouldn't keep him out too long. He will sit Friday, however, with Taylor Featherston replacing him at shortstop and batting ninth for the Angels.

Manager Mike Scioscia said Thursday that Aybar's back injury is mild and that the shortstop is day-to-day, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports.

Aybar was a late scratch ahead of Thursday's game against the Royals due to back stiffness. Still, Aybar was unable to enter the game as a defensive substitution Thursday even as Scioscia had to get creative with his infield alignment in the ninth inning. Should Aybar sit out of Friday's game, Taylor Featherston figures to take over at shortstop.

Aybar was scratched from Thursday's lineup with lower back tightness, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports.

This will be Aybar's first missed start since June 28, when he had to miss a couple games due to hamstring tightness. Tyler Featherston will get the start aat shortstop batting ninth, and Aybar will likely be considered day-to-day going forward.

Aybar is in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

As expected, Aybar will be fine to give it a go Tuesday against right-hander Collin McHugh after colliding with outfielder Matt Joyce during Sunday's game. Joyce was not as lucky, as he suffered a concussion and will require a stint on the 7-day DL as a result.

Aybar is expected to start Tuesday's game in Houston after colliding with Matt Joyce (concussion) during Saturday's game against the Rangers, MLB.com's David Adler reports.

Aybar collided with Joyce in the fourth inning, and while the latter was removed immediately, the former stayed in the game until the eighth inning of a blowout. Aybar seemed to be fine, with a single and sacrifice fly after the collision.

Aybar went 5-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in a win over the Rangers on Friday.

The five hits marked a career-high for Aybar, raising his average from .261 to .274 this season. Despite the nice performance, Aybar has tallied just a .607 OPS with one stolen base over 96 at-bats in June.

Aybar hit his second home run of the season as part of a 2-for-4 game Tuesday against the Yankees.

Aybar had just one home run in 301 plate appearances heading into Tuesday's game and he hadn't homered since May 26 against San Diego. Aybar was dealing with a hamstring injury that restricted him to a pinch-hitting role over the weekend, but he appears to be fully back in action after playing complete games the past two nights.

Aybar (hamstring) will return to the starting lineup Monday against the Yankees, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports.

Aybar missed the last two starts as a result of the injury, but was able to pinch-hit in Sunday's contest against the Mariners. He has tallied just a .565 OPS with three extra-base hits in 89 at-bats in June.

Angels manager Mike Scioscia expects Aybar (hamstring) to rejoin the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees, MLB.com's David Adler reports.

Aybar hit a game-tying RBI single in a pinch-hit appearance during Sunday's win over the Mariners. He hasn't started since Friday, but he also made a pinch-hit appearance Saturday, suggesting the injury has never been considered serious.

Aybar (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the Mariners.

Aybar is still listed as a reserve on the Angels' official roster sheet, so the club is viewing him as day-to-day while he contends with what's believed to be minor tightness in his hamstring. Taylor Featherston will get the call at shortstop for Sunday's series finale, with the Angels hoping that Aybar will be ready to go by next week.

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury.

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury. Aybar is listed as a reserve on the roster sheet, suggesting that he is still considered day-to-day.