Miami’s own Luis Avilés Jr. has joined the Marlins on a minor league deal (presumably with an invitation to spring training). Primarily a shortstop for most of his professional career, Avilés was a utility guy this year for the Angels’ Double-A affiliate, where he mashed a personal-best 15 home runs in 66 games. Most recently, he started regularly at third base for Tiburones de La Guaira in the Venezuelan Winter League.
