PHOENIX -- The D-backs activated catcher Alex Avila from the 10-day disabled list Saturday and optioned right-hander Silvino Bracho back to Triple-A Reno.
The D-backs had been carrying an extra arm in the bullpen so the move returns them to their usual split of 13 position players and 12 pitchers.
Avila had battled right hamstring tightness for a while before finally being diagnosed with a strain and was placed on the disabled list on June 27 retroactive to June 24.
Despite being on the DL for a couple of weeks, the team did not think Avila needed a rehab stint because of the work he was able to do while out.