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    Alex Avila

    AlexAvila

    • Catcher
    • Birthdate
      1/29/1987
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Right
    • Birthplace
      Hialeah, FL
    • College
      Alabama

    2021 season stats

    • AVG
      .191
    • HR
      1
      150+
    • RBI
      9
      150+
    • OPS
      .694
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      Nats catcher Avila, 34, will retire at end of season

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      Nats catcher Avila, 34, will retire at end of season
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      Nationals

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        Nats put 10 on IL before opener, win on walk-off

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          Nats add backup catcher Avila on 1-year deal

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          Nats add backup catcher Avila on 1-year deal
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          Twins

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            Twins finalize deals for Pineda, Avila

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              Sources: Twins, catcher Avila reach $4.25M deal

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              Sources: Twins, catcher Avila reach $4.25M deal
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              MLB News

              Cabrera, Boyd close to returning to the Cubs' rotation

              Cabrera, Boyd close to returning to the Cubs' rotation

              Edward Cabrera and Matthew Boyd are close to returning to the banged-up rotation for the Chicago Cubs after being sidelined by injuries.
              Mariners' Josh Naylor not in lineup after having back spasms

              Mariners' Josh Naylor not in lineup after having back spasms

              Mariners 1B Josh Naylor, who exited Monday night's victory over the Mets with back spasms, was out of the lineup Tuesday.
              Castellanos returns to Philadelphia, says he has no regrets

              Castellanos returns to Philadelphia, says he has no regrets

              Padres outfielder Nick Castellanos acknowledged his four years in Philadelphia had highs and lows on Tuesday.
              Astros' bullpen gets boost as closer Josh Hader set for '26 debut

              Astros' bullpen gets boost as closer Josh Hader set for '26 debut

              All-Star closer Josh Hader was reinstated from the 60-day injured list by the Astros after sitting out all season, providing a major boost for their bullpen.
              Yankees' Aaron Judge day-to-day with bone bruise near shoulder

              Yankees' Aaron Judge day-to-day with bone bruise near shoulder

              Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is day-to-day with a bone bruise that is causing "nagging" soreness in his right shoulder and will miss Tuesday's game vs. the Guardians.
              San Francisco Giants hire Gary Pettis as their third base coach

              San Francisco Giants hire Gary Pettis as their third base coach

              The San Francisco Giants have hired Gary Pettis as their third base coach, less than a week after reassigning Hector Borg to a different role in player development.
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