Alex Avila got a present of sorts, indirectly from his father, and will host a celebration this weekend with his family minus any potential baseball-related drama.
The Detroit Tigers brought back Avila to play behind starting catcher James McCann, giving him a $2 million, one-year contract.
Avila's father, Al Avila, is Detroit's general manager.
"I don't think he was even part of negotiations," the younger Avila told The Associated Press on Friday night.
Alex Avila spent this year with the Chicago White Sox, then became a free agent for the second straight offseason.