Erick Aybar

Erick Aybar getting the night off by the Padres

San Diego Padres shortstop Erick Aybar is out of the lineup on Thursday.

What It Means:

Aybar has struggled with his bat this season prompting his sixth day off in the last three weeks. Chase d'Arnaud is batting eighth and playing short versus Rafael Montero and the New York Mets Thursday.

Aybar is hitting .206/.285/.326 with a .269 wOBA in 159 plate appearances. He has four home runs and four stolen bases this season.