Alex Avila (knee) could return to the Tigers by the end of the week, The Detroit Free Press reports.

Avila (knee) could return to the Tigers by the end of the week, The Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis:

Avila has ramped up his activity since beginning his rehab assignment on Friday, having caught back -to-back days. According to the report, he caught seven innings Monday after he was supposed to serve as the team's designated hitter and said that his knee feels good. He is slated to DH on Tuesday at Triple-A Toledo before catching again Wednesday.