Almonte is batting .227 (10-for-44) with one extra-base hit, four RBI and a 3:5 BB:K through 18 spring training games. Although the Braves signed Almonte to a major league deal back in November, he's no lock to break camp with the big-league club. He was believed to be a top candidate for a platoon role in left alongside Jonny Gomes when spring training opened, but manager Fredi Gonzalez recently suggested Gomes will not be deployed in a strict platoon, leaving Almonte to compete primarily for a reserve job. There are two open backup outfielder spots available between Almonte, Joe Terdoslavich, Kelly Johnson, Eury Perez and Todd Cunningham.