Avila is not in the lineup Friday against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

With Boston sending southpaw Brian Johnson to the mound, Avila will give way to recently activated James McCann (hand) behind the dish. Avila's hot-hitting while McCann was on the DL should continue to earn him regular at-bats, but his .100/.182/.100 slash line against left-handed pitchers this season will likely see him sit most games against lefty starters.