Aybar hitless in return: Angels shortstop Erick Aybar was back in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Mariners, after missing the team’s previous game after being hit on the knee with a pitch. Unfortunately, the day off was not enough to snap him out of his lingering issues, as he was 0 for 4 in the game, as the Angels won, 3-0. (Updated 05/25/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Aybar’s average is now .222 on the season, after he hit .279 with a career-high 10 home runs last season. He is not hitting for average or power at this point, and has walked just four times, compared to 24 strikeouts, so it is hard to see much positive in his contributions right now. In fairness, he was 10 for his last 23 before the injury, so there is so hope that he can turn things around. However, at this time he should be considered just a low-end Fantasy option. (Updated 05/25/2012).
05/25/2012 00:39 Pujols blasts 450th career HR, Haren fans career-high 14 in shutout
Albert Pujols had three hits, including the 450th home run of his career Dan Haren struck out a career-high 14 in tossing his sixth career complete-game shutout, and the Los Angeles Angels won their third straight with a 3-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night.
05/23/2012 19:24 Angels 3, Athletics 1
Alberto Callaspo hit a go-ahead two-run double in the 11th inning, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 3-1 on Wednesday.
05/20/2012 19:47 Hit Parade for Week 8
Some catchers have been bitten by the injury bug in recent days, leaving some owners scrambling. Our Scott White shares some recommendations and helps set your lineups for Week 8 in his Hit Parade.
05/17/2012 00:46 Pujols goes deep, Angels win in first game after Hatcher's dismissal
Albert Pujols welcomed his new hitting coach to town with a go-ahead three-run homer and Vernon Wells added a two-run shot to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 7-2 victory against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.
Erick Aybar finally showed his power to Fantasy owners in 2011 and was able to play in a career-high 143 games. He hit .315 with three homers and 20 RBI over his first 44 games but went through a bit of a slump in August as he batted .190 with a .260 slugging percentage. Despite falling off a bit in the second half, Aybar set personal bests with 10 home runs and 59 RBI on the year. He also batted .279 with a .421 slugging percentage while serving as the main shortstop for the Angels. Along with solid defense, he has developed into a decent offensive player and could be just scratching the surface of his potential at age 28. The addition of Albert Pujols to the lineup should only help his value so target Aybar as a viable option in mixed leagues on Draft Day. (Updated 1/11/12)
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