Avila (quadriceps) caught a simulated game Tuesday, Jack Crouse of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

A pair of injured Diamondbacks participated in the simulated game, which featured injured starter Taijuan Walker (elbow) in addition to Avila. Manager Torey Lovullo said Avila is progressing in his rehab on schedule. A late April return is expected.

Avila (quadriceps) recently resumed performing baseball activities, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gilbert's report doesn't outline what exactly Avila has been able to do since being shut down April 7 with a left quadriceps strain, but the backstop's activity to any extent offers hope that he'll avoid a lengthy stint on the injured list. Avila's absence has opened up regular starts behind the plate for Carson Kelly after the Diamondbacks had previously opted for more of a timeshare at catcher.

Avila was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left quadriceps strain Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Avila went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI during Friday's start and appeared as a pinch hitter Saturday, so it remains unclear when exactly he sustained the injury. Carson Kelly and John Ryan Murphy should continue splitting catching duties in his absence.

Avila went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's win over Boston.

EDGE Analysis

Avila tacked on a run in the fifth on a double and extended the lead to 10 in the eighth on a solo blast. He's been productive at the dish in his first five contests of 2019, collecting five hits (including two home runs) and five RBI.

Avila went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Saturday's 18-5 loss to the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Avila has started two straight games, suggesting he's the primary catcher, but manager Torey Lovullo cleared up his planned usage of Arizona's three catchers, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. The manager said that, for now, he anticipates 10-game segments being divided among the three catchers in a 4-3-3 breakdown. Carson Kelly is expected to start Sunday, meaning all three catchers will have been given a start in the first four games.

Avila will bat eighth and handle the catching duties Friday against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

John Ryan Murphy drew the start at catcher on Opening Day, but it's Alex Avila who will catch Robbie Ray in the second game of the series. The Diamondbacks elected to keep three catchers, creating a logjam behind the dish.

Avila went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's game against the White Sox. He's hitting .250 with a homer and three RBI.

EDGE Analysis

Avila was the last of four catchers in camp to catch for staff ace Zack Greinke. The Diamondbacks, who have carried three catchers the last three seasons, are considering carrying only two in 2019, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. One of those two is whichever one catches Greinke in his final spring start five days from now.

Avila will share time with at least two other catchers in 2019, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Diamondbacks are sticking with their three-catcher rotation, leaving Avila to split time with Carson Kelly and either John Ryan Murphy and Caleb Joseph. It's unclear how the timeshare will work at this point, though it's worth noting that Avila made 57 starts in 2018, while Jeff Mathis made 61 and Murphy made 44. The 32-year-old finished last season with a .165/.299/.304 line and seven homers in 234 plate appearances.

Avila is on the bench Friday against Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

The Diamondbacks have had a rotating door at catcher all season, and Avila has been out more often than not in recent days. He sits Friday for the third straight game and the seventh time in the last 10. Jeff Mathis has started in all seven of those games.

Avila is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Avila will hit the bench after going 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Monday's series-opening loss. Jeff Mathis will take a turn behind the dish in his place, hitting eighth.