Impact It's unclear whether an injury is limiting Avila's availability Wednesday, but he'll take a seat for the series finale against the White Sox. Ryan Jeffers will take his place behind the dish.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Removed from lineup Avila was removed from Wednesday's lineup against the White Sox for an undisclosed reason.
Sits in favor of Jeffers Avila is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.
Impact Avila looked poised to take on a larger role after top backstop Mitch Garver (side) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, but the veteran will instead sit for the third time in four days while the newly recalled Ryan Jeffers draws another start behind the dish. Two of Jeffers' starts have come against southpaws, so Avila could still end up seeing the larger portion of work against right-handed starting pitchers while Garver is on the shelf.
AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rosario, Sano back stingy Dobnak as Twins beat Royals 7-2
Eddie Rosario hit a three-run homer, Miguel Sano homered and also drove in three runs, and the Twins beat the Royals 7-2 to even their series at a game apieceAUGUST 23, 2020 • Associated Press
Maeda's no-hitter ends in 9th; Twins top Brewers 4-3 in 12
Kenta Maeda lost a no-hitter in the ninth inning for the Minnesota Twins, who blew a three-run lead but came back to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in 12 inningsAUGUST 19, 2020 • Associated Press
Reaches base three times Avila went 1-for-1 with a double, two walks and two runs Sunday in the Twins' 4-2 win over the Royals.
Impact After adding two more free passes to his ledger, Avila has now walked in 24.2 percent of his plate appearances this season to bring his on-base percentage up to .457. Avila's early success at the plate has allowed him to cut into the playing time of top backstop Mitch Garver, who has gotten off to a slow start. Garver will be back in the lineup for Monday's series finale while Avila heads back to the bench.
AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
White Sox hit 4 consecutive homers in victory over Cardinals
AUGUST 17, 2020 • Associated Press
Rosario's slam helps Twins beat Brewers 4-2 to end skid
Eddie Rosario hit a grand slam, Randy Dobnak pitched five strong innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 to snap a four-game skidAUGUST 11, 2020 • Associated Press
Judge homers again, Yankees roll past Red Sox 5-1
AUGUST 1, 2020 • Associated Press
Kepler homer, Dobnak pitching lead Twins over Indians 4-1
Max Kepler hit his second leadoff home run of the season and Alex Avila added his first homer for Minnesota as the Twins beat the Cleveland Indians 4-1AUGUST 1, 2020 • Associated Press
Pops first homer Avila went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 4-1 win over Cleveland.
Impact Getting the start in place of Mitch Garver and hitting ninth, Avila took Mike Clevinger deep in the second inning for his first homer of the year. The 33-year-old backstop is hitting .333 (3-for-9) to begin the season, but that's unlikely to last -- his career batting average as he approaches his 1,000th big-league game is nearly 100 points lower.
AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Twins beat Cardinals 3-0 in Rich Hill's smooth debut
Rich Hill pitched five scoreless innings in a smooth Minnesota debut and the Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0JULY 30, 2020 • Associated Press
Nationals beat Blue Jays 4-0 in 10 in road game at home
JULY 30, 2020 • Associated Press
Productive in first start Avila started at catcher and went 1-for-4 with a HBP in Sunday's win over the White Sox.
Impact Avila should get plenty of starts against right-handed pitchers as the Twins have said they still want to give Mitch Garver regular rest even with the shorter 60-game season.
JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
AL Central Preview Capsules
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NL West Preview Capsules
Capsules of National League West teams, listed in order of finish last yearJULY 16, 2020 • Associated Press
Twins finalize deals for Michael Pineda, Alex Avila
The Minnesota Twins finalized a $20 million, two-year contract with suspended pitcher Michael Pineda and a $4.25 million, one-year deal with catcher Alex AvilaDECEMBER 11, 2019 • FOX SPORTS
Goldschmidt homers, Corbin sharp in D-backs win
Patrick Corbin struck out seven without a walk while allowing three runs and throwing 66 of 96 pitches for strikes.AUGUST 15, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Marte, Avila power D-backs past Pirates
Alex Avila finished with three RBI as he also doubled home a run in the ninth.JUNE 22, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Avila, D-backs pull away from Phillies for rainy win
Alex Avila homered among his three hits and drove in two runs and Robbie Ray struck out 11.APRIL 25, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Avila leads Diamondbacks in 8-4 win over Phillies
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Alex Avila broke out of his slump in a big way.APRIL 25, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Pollock's 2 HRs power D-backs to rout in yet another win over Dodgers
Arizona has won five of six games and improved to 11-3, its best start in franchise history.APRIL 15, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
D-backs finalize $8.25M, 2-year deal with catch Alex Avila
PHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks have finalized an $8.25 million, two-year contract with free agent catcher Alex Avila.FEBRUARY 1, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
D-backs sign catcher Alex Avila to 2-year deal
31-year-old Avila hit .264 with 14 home runs and a .387 on-base percentage last yearFEBRUARY 1, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Avila delivers in 9th, Cubs top Pirates despite Cole's gem (Sep 06, 2017)
PITTSBURGH (AP) On a tough night for hitters in both lineups, Alex Avila didn't need to hit the ball hard to get the Cubs on the board. As...SEPTEMBER 8, 2017 • FOX SPORTS
Detroit Tigers: Alex Avila Continues Hot Start in Second Stint with Team
Detroit Tigers backup catcher Alex Avila is swinging the bat very well in his second stint with the club.This past December, the Detroit Ti...JUNE 30, 2017 • FOX SPORTS
