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Erick Aybar back from disabled list after fractured toe

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim v Cleveland Indians

CLEVELAND, OH - JULY 2: Erick Aybar #2 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim hits a sacrifice fly for an RBI during the fifth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on July 2, 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

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Erick Aybar was initially called day-to-day after he fractured his big right toe on July 21, but the Angels ended up playing it safe by placing him on the disabled list. However, the switch-hitting shortstop is back in the Angels’ starting lineup tonight against the Athletics after missing the minimum 15 days.

Aybar, who signed a four-year, $35 million extension with the Angels in April, is batting just .257/.296/.370 with four home runs, 28 RBI, seven stolen bases and a .666 OPS in 91 games played this season. After getting off to a very slow start, the 28-year-old batted .296 with an .817 OPS in June and July.

Maicer Izturis filled in at shortstop during Aybar’s absence, but he’ll now move back into a timeshare with Alberto Callaspo at the hot corner.