Avila (back) announced Saturday that his injury is minor, but he remains day-to-day, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

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The veteran catcher told reporters that his back stiffness is common for him during spring training and noted that Saturday's flare-up wasn't as bad as they've been in previous years. He could serve as the DH over the next game or two to help keep him fresh heading into the season.