The Angels placed McPherson on the 15-day disabled list Saturday due to back spasms, retroactive to June 22. McPherson was scratched from the lineup Friday after his back tightened in batting practice. The Los Angeles third baseman is hitting .266 with six homers and 12 RBIs in 36 games since he was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on May 9. (Updated 6/25/2006) Analysis: Los Angeles recalled infielder Erick Aybar to replace McPherson. Aybar, who was hitting .297 with five homers, 27 RBIs and 17 stolen bases for Salt Lake, is hitting .333 (4-for-12) in 13 games with the Angels this season.