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Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Alex Avila throws out San Diego Padres' Wil Myers on a ground out during the first inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Monday, April 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo) **FILE**

Alex Avila excited to work with Max Scherzer again after signing for Nationals

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

FILE - This is a 2020 file photo showing Alex Avila of the Minnesota Twins baseball team. Avila finalized a one-year agreement with the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. The 34-year-old Avila is expected to be the primary backup to starting catcher Yan Gomes in Washington. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Nationals add backup catcher Avila on $1.5M, 1-year deal

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks' Alex Avila follows through on a two-run base hit against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Diamondbacks hit 3 homers in 8-4 win over Phillies

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Aug. 14, 2017 file photo, Chicago Cubs catcher Alex Avila snags a wide throw from second baseman Tommy La Stella during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Chicago. The Arizona Diamondbacks have finalized an $8.25 million, two-year contract with free agent catcher Alex Avila, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

D-backs finalize $8.25M, 2-year deal with catch Alex Avila

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Wilson, Avila excited to play for contending Cubs

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 21, 2017, file photo, Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila and relief pitcher Justin Wilson celebrate the team's 6-3 win over the Minnesota Twins, in a baseball game in Minneapolis. The rolling Chicago Cubs got a big lift Monday, July 31, 2017, when they acquired reliever Justin Wilson and catcher Alex Avila in a trade with the Detroit Tigers, bolstering their chance for another long playoff run. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

Cubs acquire LHP Wilson, C Avila in trade with Tigers

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Justin Wilson (38) throws against the Kansas City Royals in the ninth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, July 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Chicago Cubs acquire closer Justin Wilson, catcher Alex Avila from Tigers

By Josh Luckenbaugh - The Washington Times

FILE - In this June 25, 2016, file photo, Chicago White Sox's Alex Avila hits a solo home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Chicago. The Detroit Tigers are bringing back Avila with a $2 million, one-year contract. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Tigers bring back catcher Alex Avila with $2M, 1-year deal

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers' pitcher Max Scherzer throws against the Houston Astros in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Detroit Monday, May 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Astros lose to Tigers 2-0, drop 3rd straight game

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers' pitcher Max Scherzer throws against the Houston Astros in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Detroit Monday, May 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

AL-leading Tigers top Astros 2-0, 6th straight win

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers' Alex Avila hits a two-run home run off Kansas City Royals starting pitcher James Shields during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, May 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Porcello pitches Tigers to 8-2 win over Royals

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Tigers C Alex Avila scratched with back spasms

Associated Press

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kevin Correia roughs up the ball after giving up a double to Detroit Tigers' Austin Jackson during the third inning of a baseball game in Minneapolis, Friday, April 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Tigers crush Correia in 10-6 win over Twins

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers left fielder J.D. Martinez jumps but can't catch a grand slam by Chicago White Sox's Marcus Semien during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Wednesday, April 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Bullpen loses lead, Tigers fall 6-4 to White Sox

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera watches batting practice before a spring exhibition baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Lakeland, Fla., Friday, March 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Cabrera goes 1 for 3 after deal, Tigers top Rays

By JEFF BERLINICKE - Associated Press

Tigers agree to 1-year deal with C Alex Avila

Associated Press

Scherzer stands between Red Sox and World Series

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez reacts after striking out Boston Red Sox's Stephen Drew with the bases loaded to end the sixth inning in Game 1 of the American League baseball championship series Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

ALCS Game 1: Tigers edge Red Sox on one-hitter

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

Tigers C Avila cleared, but out of starting lineup

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers' Quentin Berry, left, scores the winning run on a Alex Avila single as Toronto Blue Jays' catcher Yorvit Torrealba, right, reaches to make a tag in the 11th inning of a baseball game on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Alex Avila gives Tigers 3-2 win in 11th as Justin Verlander fans 12

By Noah Trister - Associated Press