Avila is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

The Arizona catching carousel continues, as Avila will take a seat on the bench following a three-strikeout performance Thursday. Jeff Mathis will take a turn behind the dish Friday.

Avila is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Avila had his best game of the season Tuesday, with three hits and a home run. That won't make him immune from the Diamondbacks' heavy rotation policy behind the plate, however. Just once has an Arizona catcher started in back-to-back games this year, and while Avila has started the most out of their trio, he's on pace to start just 70 games. Jeff Mathis gets the nod Wednesday.

Avila went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs in the Diamondbacks' 8-4 win over the Phillies on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

It was the best showing of the season for Avila, whose three hits nearly matched his combined total (four) from his first 12 appearances. Making contact has long been an issue for Avila, but the problem has worsened this season with the veteran backstop sitting on a career-worst 42.2 percent strikeout rate. While Tuesday's performance was a step forward, Avila will probably need to string together a few more quality games in a row before taking on a larger portion of the starts in the Diamondbacks' three-headed timeshare behind the plate.

Avila is not in the lineup Sunday against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Avila will be withheld from the lineup for the second straight day as the Diamondbacks take on lefty Joey Lucchesi and the Padres. Jeff Mathis draws the start in his stead.

Avila is not in the lineup Saturday against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

The Diamondbacks continue to heavily rotate their three catchers, with Avila only once starting in back-to-back games. John Ryan Murphy will make his fourth start of the season in his place.

Avila is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Avila will head to the bench to clear his head after going 0-for-5 with four strikeouts in Wednesday's extra-innings loss. In his place, Jeff Mathis will start behind the dish and hit eighth.

Avila went 0-for-5 with four strikeouts Wednesday in the Diamondbacks' 4-3 loss to the Giants in 10 innings.

EDGE Analysis

After striking out in each of his first four plate appearances, Avila was given the chance to redeem himself in the bottom of the 10th inning. With the bases loaded and two out, Avila stepped to the plate against struggling Giants reliever Cory Gearrin, but only mustered a weak grounder to first base to end the game. The hitless performance sunk Avila's season line to .125/.263/.219 through 38 plate appearances and could result in manager Torey Lovullo giving more opportunities to John Ryan Murphy behind the plate if the veteran is unable to right the ship in the near future.

Avila is not in the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Avila slugged his first homer of the season Saturday but will be relegated to the bench as the Diamondbacks' catching carousel churns on. Jeff Mathis draws catching duties, batting eighth.

Avila went 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs score and one RBI Saturday against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Avila hit his first home run as a Diamondback in the ninth inning of a 9-1 win over the Dodgers Saturday. While the home run wasn't meaningful to the outcome of the game, it could serve to get Avila going at the plate as he is hitting just .125 with 10 strikeouts in 24 at-bats this season. He is currently in a timeshare with Jeff Mathis behind the plate, so it's hard to rely on him in single catcher leagues.

Avila is not in the lineup Friday against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

The Diamondbacks' catcher rotation continues, keeping Avila and his .095 batting average on the bench for the second consecutive game. Jeff Mathis will log a start behind the dish in his stead.