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Inbox: Examining Braves' offseason plans

So unless Swisher provides the confidence he can handle the position on a regular basis, left field will likely remain an offseason priority. The Braves could attempt to land a left fielder via trade or possibly pursue Yoenis Cespedes on the free-agent market. And for those of you wondering about Justin Upton or Jason Heyward, neither will be back in Atlanta next year.

Do you think Hector Olivera will live up to the high expectations? Is his age a concern?
-- Dhaval L., Nashville, Tenn.

If Olivera lives up to the expectations created by the price the Braves paid to get him (Jose Peraza and Alex Wood), then he should be capable of remaining productive through the end of the 2020 season, when he will be 35 years old.