Aviles is not in the starting lineup Wednesday as the Tigers take on the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Aviles has struggled this season for the Tigers, hitting only .226 with two extra-base-hits. Over the last 30 days, he has shown signs of improvement, hitting .294 during that span. Aviles is a low-end utility player with very minimal offensive tools at this point in his career.

Aviles is out of the lineup Sunday against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

The versatile Aviles had started at three different positions in the last three games, but with manager Brad Ausmus going with all of his regulars for Sunday's series finale, the 35-year-old will hit the bench. Though Aviles doesn't have a pathway to everyday at-bats, Justin Upton's ongoing struggles could still create the opportunity for Aviles to play two-to-four times per week.

Aviles is in the lineup and batting eighth for Thursday's game against the Indians.

EDGE Analysis

Aviles will start for the first time since April 29 and is hitting just .200/.273/.200 with three runs and one RBI through nine games this season.

Aviles is in the lineup and batting sixth for Friday's game against the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

This is Aviles' first start since April 25 when he went 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI. The 35-year-old is struggling in a reserve role, going just 3-for-16 with no extra-base hits through seven games this season.

Aviles is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Aviles' versatility will keep him around, giving a variety of players days off here and now, but his playing time will come in fits and starts, barring an injury. He'll make way for Nick Castellanos at third base after going 0-for-4 Tuesday.

Aviles went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Saturday's game against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

He filled in for Nick Castellanos at third base. Aviles can play second, third, shortstop and left field, and can also occasionally spot in at right or center. He won't hit for much power or average, and he doesn't walk enough to get his on-base up. But he did steal 14 bags in 344 at bats while with Cleveland in 2014. Aviles' value is restricted to very deep formats and even then, in the right match up.

Aviles will be counted on to give the Tigers more versatility off the bench this season. He can play second, third and shortstop, plus all three outfield spots.

EDGE Analysis

The right-handed hitter hit .242 against lefties and .219 against righties last season, so his value in most formats is sorely limited. But Aviles' super-utility skills will make him extremely valuable between the chalk lines.

Aviles agreed to terms with the Tigers on Friday, ESPN's Buster Olney reports.

EDGE Analysis

A true utility player, Aviles was going to be a tad more expensive than Jose Ramirez, so the Indians opted to let him go. His versatility, more than his ability at the plate, is the selling point, so he probably won't offer much fantasy value in 2016. Last year he slashed .231/.282/.317 with five home runs in 317 plate appearances with the Indians.

Aviles went 2-for-5 with two runs and two RBI in Friday's win over the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Aviles has provided multi-hit efforts in three of his last five games, but he's appeared in only seven games in September thus far. With Aviles likely glued to the pine the rest of the way with the Indians' infield at full health, he'll struggle to find value outside of daily formats.

Cleveland Indians infielder Mike Aviles has been activated from the family emergency list, according to the team's official website. Aviles missed the final two games prior to the All-Star break to attend to a personal matter, but he will rejoin the team for Friday's game against the Cincinnati Reds.