The Atlanta Braves expect to start Jose Bautista at third base once he's brought up to the major leagues, says Brian Snitker.

Bautista recently signed a minor league deal with the Braves after sitting out spring training. He's currently playing at Triple-A after a few games a High-A.

The Braves say he's "close" to ready. The initial estimate was that he'd be ready to play for the Braves in early May.