Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila made a trade on Tuesday, bringing in shortstop Erick Aybar from the Atlanta Braves.
Detroit’s official Twitter account announced the move, tweeting, “The Tigers today have acquired INF Erick Aybar from Atlanta in exchange for INF Mike Aviles and C Kade Scivicque.”
Right off the bat, Aybar provides the Tigers with an offensive upgrade over Aviles as a backup infielder. The former Angels infielder also gives Detroit a quality defensive option off the bench. The veteran can also steal a base or two.
Aybar doesn’t bring the same defensive experience in the outfield as Aviles did.