Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila will not be in the lineup Monday after he was forced to exit Sunday's game against the Cleveland Indians after taking a foul tip off his mask.
As expected, Bryan Holaday in the starting lineup in place of Alex Avila. Miguel Cabrera is playing first base.
— Chris Iott (@Chris_Iott) September 15, 2014
Ausmus on Avila: "If this was pre-Sept. 1, he would probably be on the 7-day DL, because you'd need another C." However, he's day-to-day.
— Jason Beck (@beckjason) September 15, 2014
Avila, who departed Sunday's game in the eighth inning after feeling lightheaded, has dealt with concussion-like symptoms on at least three separate occasions the last two seasons.