Hector Olivera began a rehab assignment with the GCL Braves today and is eligible to be reinstated on August 2nd a day after his 82-game suspension for violating the MLB’s domestic violence policy. Even though Olivera is back on the field and playing, there are no guarantees that he will ever be back in the Braves’ clubhouse.
Braves President John Hart told reporters Friday evening that Olivera has been told that there is no guarantee that he will return.
#Braves prez of baseball ops John Hart said no timetable for Olivera's return, no guarantee that he'll be back, and that he's told him that.