Aviles provided all of the offense for the Indians Monday, going 1-for-2 with a 2-run home run. Aviles earned the start at third base Monday and made the most of it. In limited action, the utility man has hit .257 with two home runs and six runs scored.

Aviles will start at third base and bat second Tuesday against the White Sox. The 34-year-old Aviles had a tough day Sunday in the finale against Detroit (0-for-5), but he owns an 8-for-19 career mark against lefty Jose Quintana, Tuesday's starter for Chicago. It's Aviles' third straight start, and while he figures to see his playing time dip when Michael Brantley (back) returns, he should continue to see time around the diamond against left-handed pitching.

Aviles (elbow/arm) returned to action Saturday after being held out of game action for the entire week. Aviles figures to break camp in a utility role for Cleveland but doesn't seem to see much action.

Aviles (arm) is expected back in the lineup Saturday, MLB.com reports. Aviles has been held out of action all week due to a sore right elbow but should be back Saturday. He's set to open the season as the team's primary utility infielder with Zach Walters starting the season on the DL.

Aviles has been held out of action for the last few days with a tired throwing arm, Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Aviles has not appeared in a spring game since Friday, but it does not appear to be anything more serious than just slight fatigue. For now he should be considered day-to-day, but it's possible there could be a further update to his status if he remains off the field for an extended period of time.

The Indians exercised the $3.5 million club option on Aviles, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports. The utility player will stay in Cleveland for a third season, offering depth at a bevy of positions. Last season he saw time at all three outfield spots as well as second base, third base and shortstop, which makes him much more valuable to Cleveland than to any fantasy team. He had five home runs and 14 steals with a .247 average in 374 plate appearances in 2014, and similar numbers should be expected in 2015.

The Indians are expected to exercise the $3.5 million team option on Aviles' contract for next season, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Aviles will likely fill a utility role for the Indians again next season. He saw action at six positions in 2014 and posted a .616 OPS over 113 games.

Aviles is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rays, MLB.com reports. Aviles has essentially resumed an everyday role since returning from a concussion Sept. 11, but he'll get a breather in the season finale. If the 33-year-old fails to pick up an at-bat Sunday, he'll finish with a .247/.273/.343 line over 344 at-bats.

Aviles has passed his concussion tests and will be available to DH in Thursday's doubleheader against the Twins, Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. While Aviles is not in the lineup for Game 1, it sounds as though he will be available off the bench and should serve as the designated hitter against right-hander Ricky Nolaso in the nightcap. Aviles, who was cleared by the team as well as Major League Baseball, is 7-for-11 with a homer in his career against Nolasco.

Aviles (concussion) could return soon as soon as he's able to take live batting practice, MLB.com reports. "If you see him now, he looks like night and day. He feels it. He's starting to get antsy. He's pushing the trainers. That's all good signs," manager Terry Francona said. Aviles is hitting just .245 on 97 games this year and won't have much of a role waiting for him when he is able to rejoin the lineup. He could be back by the weekend if he continues to progress well.