Official Site of the Diamondbacks · Feb 1, 2018
Avila, D-backs agree to 2-year deal
Avila joins D-backs PHOENIX -- The D-backs agreed to terms with free-agent catcher Alex Avila on a two-year, $8.25 million contract on Wednesday.
Avila gives the D-backs a much-needed boost behind the plate following the loss of Chris Iannetta to free agency.
The 31-year-old Avila began last season with the Tigers before being traded to the Cubs just prior to the non-waiver Trade Deadline. He slashed a combined .264/.387/.447.
Over nine big league seasons, Avila has compiled an OPS of .752.
Avila joins current catchers Jeff Mathis, Chris Herrmann and John Ryan Murphy.