Avila went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and three RBI during Thursday's loss to Cincinnati.

EDGE Analysis

The backstop is receiving consistent playing time with Willson Contreras (hamstring) on the disabled list, and Avila is beginning to settle in with the Cubs. He sports a .207/.303/.552 slash line since moving to the National League and a .266/.384/.484 line for the campaign. Avila remains a solid option in the majority of fantasy settings, and it's encouraging that he's finding his footing with Chicago.

Avila is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Avila is off to a 3-for-20 start to his tenure with the Cubs, and even with Willson Contreras (hamstring) on the disabled list, that won't be enough to guarantee Avila primary duties behind the plate. Victor Caratini will draw his second start in three games Tuesday, but it's too early to say he's jumped ahead of Avila on the depth chart.

Avila is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Avila figures to see plenty of playing time in the absence of Willson Contreras (hamstring), but he'll give way to Victor Caratini behind the plate Sunday.

Avila went 1-for-2 with a home run, two walks and two RBI in Friday's win over the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

With Willson Contreras placed on the DL before the game and likely to miss four to six weeks with a hamstring strain, Avila is in line for regular playing time as the Cubs' catcher. With a .270/.392/.487 slash line and a spot in a strong Chicago lineup, he should be owned in most formats, at least for as long as Contreras is out.

With Willson Contreras expected to miss extended time due to a hamstring injury, Avila will likely take on an expanded role, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Avila was acquired prior to the July 31 trade deadline, and it now looks like a critical move for the Cubs. Manager Joe Maddon said he was impressed with what Avila has done so far, and his veteran presence will likely keep him in the lineup most days while Contreras is out. Avila makes for a good daily league play or standard league pickup as long as he's getting regular playing time.

Avila was traded to the Cubs as part of the package along with Justin Wilson, with the Tigers receiving Jeimer Candelario, Isaac Paredes, and either a player-to-be-named-later or cash, Lynn Henning reports.

EDGE Analysis

Avila is in the midst of a big slump and was already starting to lose playing time, and now will be the backup behind Willson Contreras.

Avila is out of the lineup Sunday against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

For the second time in three games in which the Tigers have faced right-handed pitching, Avila will find himself on the bench, a rare occurrence amid what's been his best season since 2011. Manager Brad Ausmus' decision to go with James McCann behind the plate is likely a reaction to Avila's struggles in the second half, with the backstop recording just three hits in 31 at-bats (.097 average). With Avila set to become a free agent this offseason, the Tigers may be inclined to scale back the veteran's workload over the final two months of the season, if he's not traded elsewhere before Monday's deadline.

Avila is not in the lineup against the Astros on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Avila will continue riding the pine for the third consecutive game as James McCann draws another start during his seven-game hitting streak. With left-hander Dallas Keuchel slated to pitch against Detroit, this move shouldn't be viewed as a surprise. Although he's been relegated to a bench role the past two games, Avila has appeared in both contests, going 0-for-3 at the plate with two strikeouts.

Avila is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Avila is normally a fixture in the starting nine when the Tigers face right-handed pitching, but he'll surprisingly hit the bench for the second game in a row, despite righty Ian Kennedy taking the hill for the Royals. Manager Brad Ausmus may just be looking to reward the Tigers' other catcher, James McCann, with another start while he remains on fire. McCann has a six-game hitting streak, with four of his nine hits during that time going for extra bases.

Avila is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Avila recorded just his third hit since the All-Star break Monday night, and with southpaw Danny Duffy taking the hill for Kansas City, the backstop will head to the bench for a night off. James McCann will assume catching duties for the evening.