The Atlanta Braves aren't looking to trade Erick Aybar and have reportedly placed a high asking price on the veteran infielder.

Aybar's name has popped up in trade rumors in the wake of the thumb injury that could cost St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Jhonny Peralta up to three months.

"Erick Aybar was a big part of the Andrelton Simmons trade," John Coppolella said. "We don't want to trade Erick Aybar; he's a great, winning player. We need to win more games this year, and he's going to be a big part of that. So we're very happy to hold onto Erick Aybar."