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Hart says Olivera ‘first building block’ of retooled Braves offense

PHILADELPHIA – Four months after being outbid for Cuban free agent Hector Olivera by the deep-pockets Dodgers, the Braves will get him at a reduced rate in terms of cash. But the overall price is nonetheless significant.

In a complicated three-team trade with the Dodgers and Marlins, the Braves gave the Dodgers left-handed starter Alex Wood, relievers Jim Johnson and lefty Luis Avilan, and top prospect Jose Peraza. Olivera, 30, is coming to Atlanta from the Dodgers with injured lefty reliever Paco Rodriguez and middling minor league pitcher Zachary Bird.

Two other key components of the deal for the Braves: They get the Marlins’ competitive-balance Round A pick in next year’s draft (35th overall selection), and sent Bronson Arroyo on the Dodgers, getting out from under part of Arroyo’s $9.