Diamondbacks' Alex Avila: Eying return

Avila (quadriceps) said he's shooting to return by early to mid-May, Richard Morin of the Arizona Republic reports.

Avila, who continues to participate in baseball activities, will next catch Taijuan Walker's (elbow) simulated game Tuesday. The Diamondbacks envision Avila needing at-bats during a rehabilitation assignment or in extended spring training.