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The Braves plan to have Olivera make the transition from third base to left field in 2016, MLB.com reports.

The Braves plan to have Olivera make the transition from third base to left field in 2016, MLB.com reports.

Analysis:

While the transition has seemingly already begun, with Olivera starting to play left field in Puerto Rico earlier this month, the Braves aren't setting anything in stone just yet. General manager John Coppolella said Olivera could split time at third with Adonis Garcia if the transition does not go well, but the hope is that Olivera will be relieved of some stress playing in left, allowing him to focus more on hitting. Of course, Olivera will still be third-base eligible in most fantasy formats, having played there exclusively after his promotion to Atlanta (21 games).

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