Hector Olivera is done playing in winter leagues for the duration of the offseason, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Olivera is done playing in winter leagues for the duration of the offseason, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

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Olivera was released by his winter ball club in Puerto Rico after returning to the team a day later than expected following a trip to Miami to visit his gravely ill sister. He played in 18 games for Caguas, hitting .275 (19-for-69) with a .645 OPS to conclude a 2015 season that featured 77 games played for eight different teams in eight different leagues over a span of seven months. The Braves are moving Olivera to left field to begin 2016, but he could still see some time at third base if needed. During his time in Puerto Rico, Olivera worked with Braves hitting coach Kevin Seitzer, who was pleased with the progress of the 30-year-old during their time working together. Most likely, Olivera will serve as the Braves' starter in left field in 2016 after a hamstring injury kept him from contributing with the Dodgers prior to his midseason trade to Atlanta.