Aybar (hamstring) is out of the lineup Saturday against the Mariners.

Aybar left Friday's game with tightness in his left hamstring and will be held out of Saturday's contest. The veteran has played in 71 out of 74 games this season, but the Angels will turn to Taylor Featherston to fill in at shortstop Saturday.

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar did not play Saturday against the Seattle Mariners after leaving Friday's game early because of a hamstring injury, according to MLB.com.

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar did not play Saturday against the Seattle Mariners after leaving Friday's game early because of a hamstring injury, according to MLB.com. Aybar, who was batting .262 with one home run and 21 RBI while playing in 71 of the team's 74 games, was replaced by Taylor Featherston.

Aybar exited Friday's game in the top of the seventh inning with left hamstring tightness.

Prior to leaving, Aybar went 1-for-2 with a double (which he unsuccessfully tried to stretch to a triple) and a sacrifice. Taylor Featherston replaced Aybar at short and would be in line to start Saturday if Aybar is forced to sit.

Aybar went 3-for-6 and scored a run Wednesday against the Astros.

He's now hit safely in six consecutive games, lifting his average from .246 to .260 in that span, but that doesn't do a whole lot to take the edge off what's been an awful season for Aybar. His OPS is still nearly 100 points lower than last year, and he's running less often -- not a formula for significant fantasy value.

Aybar is not in the lineup Thursday against the Diamondbacks.

The everyday shortstop will get a scheduled day off Thursday as Taylor Featherston gets the nod at shortstop. Featherston will bat eighth against Arizona starter Allen Webster.

Aybar went 3-for-6 with two runs scored in a win over the Rays on Tuesday.

Aybar now has five hits in his last three games, but has recorded just one extra-base hit and has yet to steal a base in June. Aybar will likely remain at the top of the lineup for the time being, which could mean some opportunities to swipe bags if he can continue to get on base.

Aybar (hamstring) will return to the lineup Sunday, batting leadoff against the Tigers.

Aybar was expected to rejoin the Angels' lineup Sunday, and that is indeed the case. The hamstring issue reportedly felt "great" Friday, but he sat out both then and Saturday regardless. The trainers must be satisfied with his progress however, as he'll retake his spot atop the order, bumping Johnny Giavotella down to ninth in the order.

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar will return from a hamstring injury Sunday against the Detroit Tigers, according to the team's official website.

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar will return from a hamstring injury Sunday against the Detroit Tigers, according to the team's official website. After missing the previous two games, Aybar will start at shortstop and bat leadoff in Sunday's nationally-televised series finale. He suffered the injury during Thursday's game against the Tigers and had to leave the contest in the sixth inning. He said Friday that his hamstring felt great, hinting that his absence from the lineup would likely only last a day or two. He probably could have played if necessary, but the Angels' training staff advised a more cautious approach. Aybar had otherwise started every game at shortstop this season, making just five errors in 48 appearances, though his batting statistics are a bit down from last season. He has still been one of the more consistent players in a struggling Angels lineup, with a .273 batting average and .318 on-base percentage.

Manager Mike Scioscia said Aybar (hamstring) is expected to start Sunday against the Tigers, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

Aybar missed the last two games as a result of the injury, but was never expected to be sidelined for an extended period. He will look to close out May on a high note after hitting .314 in 102 at-bats so far this month.

Aybar (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Saturday against the Tigers, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

Aybar said he felt "great" Friday and suggested his absence was merely precautionary, but it seems the training staff still has some reservations about the health of his left hamstring. Grant Green will get the start at shortstop Saturday in place of Aybar, who remains day-to-day ahead of Sunday's series finale.

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar is not in the lineup Saturday against the Detroit Tigers because of a hamstring injury, according to the Orange County Register.

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar is not in the lineup Saturday against the Detroit Tigers because of a hamstring injury, according to the Orange County Register. Aybar said he felt great Friday and suggested his absence was precautionary, but he is apparently still less than 100 percent.

Aybar (hamstring) said Friday that he feels "great" and could play but will opt to sit out in an effort to make sure he is in the lineup Saturday, the Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher reports.

This crisis appears to be averted and he should be back in the lineup sometime this weekend. Taylor Featherston is getting the start at shortstop Friday.

Aybar (hamstring) is out of the lineup Friday, the Los Angeles Times' Bill Shaikin reports.

Aybar is experiencing hamstring tightness but manager Mike Scioscia said he is optimistic that it will not require a DL stint. Taylor Featherston will get the start at shortstop Friday and Aybar should be considered day-to-day.

Angels manager Mike Scioscia doesn't expect Aybar (hamstring tightness) to require a stint on the disabled list, MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez reports.

Scioscia made the comment shortly after Thursday's game against the Tigers, and his initial optimism doesn't carry too much weight, as he also noted that the team won't rush its shortstop back. Aybar was removed from Thursday's game in favor of Taylor Featherston after trying to beat out a bunt in the sixth inning.

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar is not expected to be placed on the disabled list after injuring his hamstring Thursday against the Detroit Tigers, according to MLB.com.

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar is not expected to be placed on the disabled list after injuring his hamstring Thursday against the Detroit Tigers, according to MLB.com. Angels manager Mike Scioscia is optimistic that Aybar will only miss a couple of days after injuring himself while running out a bunt.

Aybar exited Thursday's game against the Tigers in the sixth inning with left hamstring tightness, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

Aybar appeared to tweak his hamstring when he attempted to run out a bunt. He was replaced in the next half inning at shortstop by Taylor Featherston, but the Angels haven't provided word on the severity of the injury just yet. If Aybar is forced to head to the DL as a result of the injury, it would be a crippling blow to the offensive-starved Angels, as the infielder had been its most productive contributor with a .341 average over the preceding 23 games.

Aybar went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer, a stolen base and two runs scored in a win over the Red Sox on Friday.

Aybar has quietly had a productive month of May, hitting .316 with a .405 slugging percentage in 79 at-bats. While he may hit for a nice average, Aybar doesn't have much power, and is once again showing a tentative approach on the base paths, as the former 30-stolen base threat swiped his first bag of the season Friday.

Aybar will lead off for the Angels on Monday against the Blue Jays, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

Manager Mike Scioscia has decided to change things up Monday, batting Kole Calhoun cleanup while Erik Aybar will make the jump up to leadoff. If this were to turn into a permanent lineup, Aybar could increase his run total due to added at-bats. However, Monday is likely more an experimental lineup at this point.

Aybar went 1-for-4 with two RBI in the 6-5 loss to the Astros Saturday.

Aybar may be the smallest five/six-hole hitter in the league, but he can produce RBI production out of the shortstop position, which is fairly rare. He has gotten off to a slow start, but will likely finish the season with the usual solid numbers on the back of his baseball card.

Aybar went 1-for-3 and scored a run in the 2-0 win over the Astros Saturday.

Aybar was sitting right at a .200 AVG on May 2nd and has gone 7-for-20 over his last seven games to raise his average to .223; so clearly he's finding some rhythm after a dreadful start. Aybar might be a good buy-low candidate in deeper leagues as he has always been productive providing in a multitude of categories for the majority of his career.