Garcia, who was activated from the DL Friday, is starting at third base and hitting seventh against the Reds, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is a bit of a surprise, as the Braves face right-handed starter Bronson Arroyo, and Rio Ruiz was expected to occupy the strong side of the third base platoon. Perhaps it will be more of an even split going forward, which will make it difficult to get value from either third baseman.