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Puts injury in past Oliva (back) is in the lineup for Sunday's exhibition game against the Orioles.

Impact Oliva's sore back has kept him off the field since last Sunday, but he has recovered from the injury and is ready to resume playing. He will man right field and hit ninth in his return.

MARCH 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to back injury The Pirates scratched Oliva from the lineup for Tuesday's Grapefruit League game due to lower-back tightness.

Impact Travis Swaggerty will check into the lineup in Oliva's stead, batting ninth and manning center field. The injury is considered a day-to-day concern, so Oliva could be ready to return to action within the next few days.

MARCH 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Sitting out season finale Oliva is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Indians.

Impact Oliva looked like he might be a regular in the lineup over the final week of the season, but he'll wrap up the campaign with back-to-back trips to the bench. The 24-year-old outfielder, who has recorded three hits in his first 16 at-bats in the big leagues, may begin the 2021 campaign at Triple-A Indianapolis.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Saturday Oliva isn't starting Saturday against Cleveland.

Impact Oliva started the last four games for the Pirates and recorded hits in both of the last two. However, Jose Osuna will start in left field for the penultimate game of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes a bag in loss Oliva went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Indians.

Impact Oliva got his first hit of the game on a single in the ninth inning and stole second easily with the Indians much more focused on getting the batter out to end the inning. The 24-year-old has three hits and the one stolen base in five games since being called up Monday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Comes up short Tuesday Oliva went hitless in three at-bats in a 3-2 win over the Cubs on Tuesday.

Impact He started in left field and batted ninth, striking out once in his three plate appearances. Oliva figures to receive at least another start or two prior to the end of the season on Sunday. He'll turn 25 in November, making his impression perhaps more important than typical for a debuting player.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Set for first MLB start Oliva is starting in left field and batting ninth Tuesday against the Cubs.

Impact One of the Pirates' top prospects, Oliva figured to reach the majors this year under normal circumstances, but his ETA seemed more up in the air in a shortened season. The Pirates' outfield depth has been tested this year, which contributed to Oliva getting the call Monday. He appeared off the bench in that game, going 0-for-1 with a strikeout, and this will mark his first big-league start. A well-rounded player, Oliva's top trait is his aptitude on the bases, where he used plus speed to average 34.5 steals (79.3% success rate) per season from 2018 to 2019.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE