With lefty Kyle Freeland set to kick off the four-game weekend set for the Rockies in Atlanta, the Braves have shuffled their lineup. Matt Olson slides down to fifth, while Ozzie Albies moves up to second.
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In a vacuum, the move isn’t surprising. Olson’s .294 xwOBA against southpaws is the worst for any Brave on the roster (i.e., even worse than fellow lefty-swinger Sam Hilliard’s .302). Albies, meanwhile, has a .424 xwOBA against lefties.