Mike Olt is expected to start at third base in Monday's opener against the Pirates, Jesse Rogers of ESPNChicago.com reports.

Olt is expected to start at third base in Monday's opener against the Pirates, Jesse Rogers of ESPNChicago.com reports.

Analysis:

It appears Olt will begin the year on the short end of a platoon with Luis Valbuena at third base, as he's likely to get the nod Monday against left-hander Francisco Liriano (groin). Olt hit five home runs and drove in 12 in 58 spring at-bats, and while he struggled mightily last season, there could be some post-hype sleeper potential here.