Avila is out of the lineup Sunday against the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

The Diamondbacks have kept three catchers on their roster all season, which has limited the workloads of all three backstops. Avila has still largely served as Option 1A of that trio, but it appears he may no longer even possess that distinction after another hitless showing Saturday dropped his batting average to .123 across 94 plate appearances this season. Jeff Mathis will get the nod behind the plate Sunday, but it's John Ryan Murphy (.246 average, five home runs in 69 plate appearances) who probably represents the greater threat to Avila's playing time.

Avila is not in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against Milwaukee.

EDGE Analysis

Avila will get to day to rest despite sitting out both Sunday and Monday. The 31-year-old backstop is scuffling at the plate this season, batting just .128 with two home runs and four RBI in 34 games. John Ryan Murphy will get the start behind the dish and bat sixth in his stead.

Avila is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Avila hasn't been good at the plate this season but has slumped even harder in May, and is in the midst of a 2-for-29 slump with 18 strikeouts. John Ryan Murphy will take over behind the plate for Arizona on Saturday.

Avila went 0-for-2 with a strikeout and a pair of walks Wednesday in the Diamondbacks' 8-2 loss to the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

With a double-digit walk percentage in every season of his career since he reached the big leagues in 2009, Avila has long been lauded for his plate discipline. However, the backstop may be taking too patient of an approach, as he's swung at just 33.3 percent of the pitches he has seen this season, the fifth-lowest rate among all players in the majors with at least 80 plate appearances. Further compounding the problem, Avila hasn't been able to do much when he has bothered to lift the bat off his shoulders, as he's posted a career-worst 45.9 percent strikeout rate to depress his average to .125. Avila still looks like the Diamondbacks' No. 1 option behind the plate, but his leash has likely shortened in light of his slow start and the emergence of backup catcher John Ryan Murphy, who has been a surprise power source with a .231 ISO across 55 plate appearances.

Avila is not in the lineup Monday against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

The Diamondbacks have started a catcher in back-to-back games just once this season. Avila has done very little to demand more time, hitting just .130/.250/.217 through 80 plate appearances. John Ryan Murphy will get the nod Monday.

Avila is not in the lineup Saturday against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran backstop continues to struggle at the plate. He's hitting just .138/.263/.231 on the year, striking out 44.7 percent of the time. In his last 19 at-bats, he has just one hit and 11 strikeouts. John Ryan Murphy will get the start behind the plate in his absence.

Avila is not in the lineup against the Nationals on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Avila will take a seat for the series opener as Jeff Mathis gets a start behind the plate. Over 25 games this season, Avila is slashing .148/.278/.246 with two home runs and four RBI. Expect him back in the lineup Friday.

Avila is not in the lineup Saturday against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

The Diamondbacks continue to heavily rotate their catchers. Jeff Mathis, who starts Saturday, has 13 starts compared to 14 for Avila, with third catcher John Ryan Murphy starting six times. Avila is hitting just .148 with a 46 percent strikeout rate so far this season.

Avila is out of the lineup against the Dodgers on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Avila will take a seat after going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts during Tuesday's game. In his place, John Ryan Murphy will catch and bat eighth in the order.

Avila is out of the lineup Sunday against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

The Diamondbacks are expected to shield Avila from left-handed pitching throughout the season, so his absence Sunday shouldn't be surprising with southpaw Gio Gonzalez on the hill for Washington. John Ryan Murphy will serve as the batterymate for Diamondbacks starter Robbie Ray in the series finale.