MIAMI – Hector Olivera has been used as a platoon player in recent weeks, and the Braves’ ballyhooed Cuban third baseman was out of lineup again Saturday against Marlins left-hander Justin Nicolino.
But just because manager Fredi Gonzalez again sat Olivera in favor of Adonis Garcia against a lefty, fans shouldn’t assume the Braves and Gonzalez have any intention of deploying Olivera in a similar manner next season. Because they do not.
