Avila will retire at the end of the regular season, Maria Torres of The Athletic reports.
Avila (calves) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Avila (calves) began a rehab assignment Saturday in the rookie-level Florida Complex League, going 0-for-3 while catching six innings.
Avila (calves) was spotted running on the field prior to Wednesday's win over the Blue Jays, and he could throw to the bases during a workout Friday, the Associated Press reports.
Avila (COVID-19, calf) returned to the Nationals on Tuesday but will remain on the 10-day injured list for the time being as he continues to recover from bilateral calf strains, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Avila (COVID-19, calf) could be cleared to rejoin the team during the series in Atlanta but won't be activated from the injured list as he continues to recover from bilateral calf strains, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Avila (calf) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Thursday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Sunday that Avila (calves) won't have a clear timeline to return to the active roster until he's able to complete a running program, Pete Kerzel of MASNSports.com reports.
Avila (calves) was able to catch bullpen sessions Tuesday, Maria Torres of The Athletic reports.
Avila (calf) has been cleared to resume baseball activities, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.