Erick Aybar Stats
- Height / Weight
- 5' 10" / 195 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 1/14/1984 (40)
- Experience
- 12
- College
- None
Erick Aybar Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Erick Aybar News
The Minnesota Twins informed shortstop Erick Aybar on Thursday that he will not be including on the 25-man roster for Opening Day. The 34-year-old veteran was in camp on a minor league contract which included an invitation to Spring Training and hit .257 with four runs and five RBI in 35 at-bats. The move signals that the team plans to go with Eduardo Escobar and Ehire Adrianza as fill-ins at shortstop until Jorge Polanco's 80-game suspension is finished. They also have highly-rated shortstop Nick Gordon waiting in the wing at Triple-A. Aybar hasn't been fantasy relevant since the 2015 season.
Free-agent shortstop Erick Aybar signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins, including an invitation to spring training. Per Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports, the deal will pay Aybar $1.25 million plus incentives if he makes the major league roster. He can opt out before the end of spring training. The 34-year-old spent last season batting .234/.300/.348 with seven homers, 22 RBI and 11 steals in 108 games with the Padres. The former Gold Glove winner will compete for a backup role with the Twins. Aybar may get a chance to fill in for third baseman Miguel Sano, who reported to camp out of shape and may also be subject to a disciplinary suspension.
San Diego shortstop Erick Aybar managed to make it back from the 10-day disabled list after 40 days on the shelf with a foot injury. It was thought he may not return at all in 2017, but he was activated and could be in the lineup for one of the Padres' games in Saturday's doubleheader. Aybar has been disappointing all season, hitting .227 with six home runs, 16 RBI, and seven steals. He shouldn't be paid attention to in fantasy leagues, but his return could affect playing time for the other Padres infielders a bit.