Detroit Tigers

Tigers GM signs his son in time for the holidays -- a year after letting him walk

Published Dec. 24, 2016 12:07 p.m. ET

Chris Bahr

Alex Avila

The holidays will be a little less awkward in the Avila household this year now that free-agent catcher Alex Avila has returned to the Detroit Tigers.

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Avila is the son of Tigers GM Al Avila, who made the tough decision to part ways with Alex after the 2015 season.

“I haven't really slept much because I'm so excited," Alex Avila told the Chicago Tribune. "I'm sure my dad was involved at some point. Now that it's done, I talked to him and we'll be together at my house in Florida this weekend. And, we'll have something other than Christmas to celebrate."

"Alex provides us with the needed depth at the catching position.”