The Florida Marlins optioned Olsen to Triple-A Albuquerque Wednesday, but he'll return as the Marlins' fifth starter to face the Washington Nationals on April 15. Olsen posted a 2.75 ERA over five starts this spring. He was 1-1 with a 3.98 ERA in four starts and a relief appearance with Florida in 2005.
(Updated 3/29/2006)

Analysis: Olsen was competing against Josh Johnson for the fifth-starter role this spring. Johnson has made the team as a reliever.