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Alex
Avila
Catcher
Birthdate
29/1/1987
BAT/THR
Left/Right
Birthplace
Hialeah, FL
College
Alabama
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Nationals
MLB
Nats catcher Avila, 34, will retire at end of season
4Y
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Nationals
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Nats put 10 on IL before opener, win on walk-off
5Y
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Nationals
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Nats add backup catcher Avila on 1-year deal
5Y
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Twins
MLB
Twins finalize deals for Pineda, Avila
6Y
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Alex Avila
Sources: Twins, catcher Avila reach $4.25M deal
6Y
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MLB News
Astros' Josh Hader recovering from biceps tendinitis
Astros All-Star reliever Josh Hader was able to resume throwing Wednesday but told reporters he isn't sure if he'll be ready for Opening Day after dealing with biceps tendinitis.
Sources: Orioles, Chris Bassitt reach 1-year, $18.5M contract
Reliable veteran right-hander Chris Bassitt and the Orioles are in agreement on a one-year, $18.5 million contract, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Reliever John King, Marlins agrees to 1-year deal
The Marlins are signing left-handed reliever John King to a one-year, $1.5 million deal to bolster their bullpen, sources told ESPN.
Passan: No correlation in injuries between Lindor, Carroll, Holliday
Jeff Passan joins "SportsCenter" to break down the hamate bone injuries to Francisco Lindor, Corbin Carroll and Jackson Holiday.
Royals' Kris Bubic wins arbitration case; Eric Lauer loses
Kris Bubic won his arbitration case against the Royals and will make $5.15M, while fellow left-hander Eric Lauer lost his hearing to the Blue Jays and gets $4.4M.
Rockies put Kris Bryant on 60-day IL with back problems
Kris Bryant, who has played just 48 games over the past two seasons, has been placed on the 60-day injured list by the Rockies as spring training begins.