Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports that the Angels are unlikely to trade Erick Aybar.

The Angels briefly talked about Aybar with the Cardinals, but they quickly fizzled out. While the Angels would love to land a pitcher, they are reluctant to move Aybar because shortstops are harder to replace. With that in mind, Gonzalez hears that second baseman Howie Kendrick remains in play in trade talks. However, One interesting wrinkle is that Kendrick can block trades to 12 teams in 2013.

ESPN's Jim Bowden reports that the Cardinals have "made it clear" to the Angels that they will not include Carlos Martinez or Michael Wacha in a deal for Erick Aybar.

Bowden also adds that the Cards are "all quiet" and "not" close to anything, so it appears that, at least at this time, a deal for Aybar is a longshot. Things could certainly change prior to the Wednesday afternoon deadline.

ESPN's Jim Bowden reports that the Angels and Cardinals have discussed a deal that would send Erick Aybar to St. Louis for either Carlos Martinez or Michael Wacha plus Pete Kozma.

Bowden notes, not surprisingly, that the Cards are reluctant to meet the asking price. There's always the possibility that the two sides could close the gap before Wednesday's deadline, as it appears St. Louis is anxious to upgrade at shortstop and the Angels need pitching help. Aybar is making $8.5 million this season and owed the same amount each year through 2016.

CBS Sports' Danny Knobler reports that the Cardinals have talked to the Angels about Erick Aybar.

The Cards have insisted publicly that they're fine with Pete Kozma at shortstop, but they've now had discussions about Alexei Ramirez, Jimmy Rollins and now Aybar. However, Knobler notes that St. Louis has "shown a reluctance" to trade their young pitching, and the Angels "don't have a ready replacement at short if they were to deal Aybar." The 29-year-old is making $8.5 million this season and owed the same amount each year through 2016.

Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reports the Angels are willing to listen to offers on Erick Aybar and Howie Kendrick.

The Angels are 13 games back in the AL West and expected to be sellers at the trade deadline. Aybar, 29, is batting .283/.310/.389 with four home runs over 81 games this season. Kendrick is signed through 2015.

Erick Aybar stuffed the stat sheet in Sunday's loss to the A's, going 2-for-3 with a double, triple, two walks, a steal, an RBI and a run scored.

A nice bounce back for Aybar, who went hitless on Friday and Saturday. He's hitting .283 and won't lose his starting gig, in part due to his slick glove. That's the good news. The bad news, for fantasy owners, is that Aybar doesn't contribute much else. He's never hit for power, so his four homers and 37 RBI are no surprise, but Aybar is on pace for just eight steals after stealing 20-plus three years straight.

Erick Aybar delivered a walk-off RBI single in a 6-5 win over the Cardinals on Thursday.

His flare single to left field completed a stunning three-run rally against Adam Wainwright and Edward Mujica. Aybar finished the day 3-for-4 with a run scored and has pulled his batting average all the way up to .290 for the season. The Angels have now won eight out of their last nine games.

Erick Aybar went 2-for-3 with a two-run single, a walk, and a run scored in Friday's 4-2 win over the Astros.

Aybar has really turned things around this month, batting .303 with two home runs, 17 RBI, and three stolen bases in 25 games. He has been hitting in the bottom-third of the order for most of his recent hot stretch, so it will be interesting to see whether Angels manager Mike Scioscia moves him back up soon.

Erick Aybar went 2-for-4 with a home run and a stolen base in a win over the Tigers on Wednesday.

After a slow start Aybar is now hitting .282. The home run, his third of the year, was a surprise, but arguably more surprising is the fact that his stolen base was just his fourth this season. He's stolen at least 20 bases in each of his previous three seasons.

Erick Aybar went 2-for-4 and hit his first homer of the year Friday against the Astros.

Aybar finished with eight homers in 517 at-bats last year. This year, his first homer came in his 135th at-bat. He's been a fantasy bust despite getting all of his starts at the top of the order thus far. He figures to be dropped down to the bottom of the Angels lineup after Peter Bourjos comes back.

Erick Aybar went 0-for-4 in Friday's loss and is just 11-for-51 this month.

That .216 average is also his on-base percentage for the month, since his one walk this season came on April 30. He's also 0-for-1 stealing bases this month. Aybar is only back in the leadoff spot because Peter Bourjos is hurt. He'll probably be dropped to seventh or lower once Bourjos is activated.

Erick Aybar (hamstring) is back in the Angels' lineup Tuesday.

Aybar hasn't played since he left Thursday's game with right hamstring tightness, but he's obviously feeling much better. He returns to a .273/.290/.348 batting line with one stolen base.

Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Erick Aybar (hamstring) will be back in the lineup on Tuesday.

Aybar hasn't played since he left Thursday's game with right hamstring tightness, but he's available off the bench Monday and should be back in there Tuesday. Brendan Harris is at shortstop again Monday.

Erick Aybar (hamstring) is out of the Angels' lineup again Monday.

Aybar hasn't played since he left Thursday's game with right hamstring tightness. He's not expected to require a stint on the disabled list, but he apparently needs at least one more day. Brendan Harris will continue to fill in for now.

Erick Aybar (hamstring) is hoping to return to the Angels' lineup Monday.

Aybar has missed the last three games with right hamstring tightness, but it was never considered serious. The Angels will make him go though pre-game wamups on Monday before he's cleared to return.

Erick Aybar (hamstring) is unlikely to require a trip to the disabled list with his right hamstring tightness.

He left Thursday's game with the ailment and is sitting out Friday as well, but the injury isn't believed to be serious. He was able to ride a stationary bike on Friday and remains optimistic that he'll only be out for a few days.

Erick Aybar (hamstring) is not in Friday's lineup against the White Sox.

Aybar left Thursday's game with right hamstring tightness and will likely have to miss a few days. Brendan Harris will fill in at shortstop Friday night.

Erick Aybar is considered day-to-day after leaving Thursday's game with right hamstring tightness.

Angels manager Mike Scioscia thinks Aybar will avoid the DL, so it must be a mild strain. Brendan Harris will likely handle shortstop for a few days.

Erick Aybar left Thursday's game against the Astros with a tight right hamstring.

Aybar just returned from the disabled list barely over a week ago. It's not clear at this point how serious the hamstring ailment it. Brandon Harris took Aybar's spot at shortstop.

Angels activated SS Erick Aybar from the 15-day disabled list.

The Halos lost Peter Bourjos Monday, but at least they get Aybar back, with Alberto Callaspo not far behind. Aybar was hitting .321/.333/.393 before landing on the DL with a heel injury.