Fri 9/21/12 10:48 AM

Alex Avila (concussion) has been cleared to return to action. Avila suffered a mild concussion and injury to his jaw when he collided with Prince Fielder while trying to field a pop-up on Sunday. "My jaw is going to be sore for another few days," he said. "But I feel more normal. No more headaches." Avila is expected to start Friday against the Twins.