Braves' Adonis Garcia: Back in lineup Tuesday

Garcia (hamstring) will play third base and bat third in the order in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals.

Analysis:

After missing a week and a half with the hamstring strain, Garcia has been cleared to rejoin the lineup and looks like he'll be at little risk of missing the start of the regular season. Garcia seems the clear frontrunner to serve as the Opening Day starter at third base, but the 31-year-old looks like he may only be a placeholder for the rebuilding Braves until prospect Rio Ruiz is ready to take over.