Tue 9/18/12 8:23 PM

Tigers manager Jim Leyland said Alex Avila (jaw) was out of the lineup Tuesday for the second straight game because "he's medically not ready to play." Avila experienced headaches during batting practice Monday, but Leyland was hoping to have him back in there Tuesday. "I planned on playing Alex today, but I got here and found out he wasn't available," Leyland said. The manager's answer suggests that Avila should be back in the lineup soon.