MLB: The Top Ten Biggest Cuban Busts

2) Hector Olivera Six years $62.5 million

Olivera was signed to a six-year, $62.5 million contract in March 2015 by the Dodgers. He lasted half a season in the Dodgers organization. Olivera was sent to the Braves as part of a three-team trade just before the trade deadline.

Olivera was called up by the Braves when rosters expanded September 1. He hit .253 with two home runs and 11 RBIs in 87 plate appearances in 24 games. Olivera lasted six games with the Braves this season. He hit .211 with no home runs he was placed on the restricted list on April 13.

Olivera was charged with assault in Arlington, Va after the Braves played the Nationals in Washington D.C. On May 26, it was announced that Olivera was being suspended 82 games for the incident. It was the largest suspension for a domestic violence case in league history.

The Braves were able to move Olivera at the trade deadline to San Diego for Matt Kemp. The Padres 2014-15 offseason of trying to build a winner failed. The trade made sense for the Padres. They moved Kemp to save $25.5 million in salary.

The Padres designated Olivera for assignment on August 2. On August 10, he was released. At 31 years old and with no proven Major League Success, it’s unlikely that he gets another chance.

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