Alex Avila, who reached a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, will compete for playing time behind the plate with holdovers Jeff Mathis and Chris Herrmann.
Alex Avila left Tuesday's game with a hamstring injury and manager Robin Ventura said he'll be placed on the disabled list.
The Chicago White Sox have recalled right-handed reliever Scott Carroll from Triple-A Charlotte and announced rehab assignment for catcher Alex Avila.
Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said late Thursday that he hasn't heard anything concerning his future amid multiple media reports that he will be fired after the season.
The Tigers have told teams they will consider trading all their potential free agents -- David Price, Yoenis Cespedes, Joakim Soria and others -- between now and Friday's deadline.
