The Padres selected Avila's contract from Triple-A El Paso on Friday, Daniel Alvarez Montes of El Extrabase reports. He will start Friday's game against the Giants.
The righty has posted a 3.22 ERA and 1.49 WHIP in 22.1 innings at Triple-A this season. Having thrown five innings last Friday, Avila is well rested and, barring poor performance, should be able to provide some length in his first big-league appearance since 2019.