Jose Constanza has reported to Braves' camp. Constanza had been stuck in the Dominican Republic settling an issue with his work visa. The outfielder might face an uphill battle in winning a roster spot.

The Braves are still waiting for outfielder Jose Constanza to arrive at spring training in Florida. Constanza is trying to settle an issue with his work visa and will be stuck in the Dominican Republic until that's all figured out. The 29-year-old is suddenly looking like a longshot to make the Opening Day roster.

Jose Constanza has not arrived at Braves camp because he is settling an issue with his work visa. The Braves are hoping that he will be cleared to travel to Florida on Friday. Constanza, 29, batted .250/.321/.276 in 86 plate appearances with the Braves last season. He'll be in the running for a bench spot.

Jose Constanza went 2-for-3 with an RBI in Wednesday's win over the Marlins. Both knocks were singles for Constanza, who has just one extra-base hit in 21 plate appearances since rejoining the Braves on September 1. Although he was a favorite of manager Fredi Gonzalez in 2011, Constanza will again struggle for a roster spot in 2013.

Braves optioned OF Jose Constanza to Triple-A Gwinnett. The 28-year-old has shuttled between Atlanta and Gwinnett all season. This time he's been demoted to make room for Reed Johnson. Constanza may not be back until September, barring an injury.

Braves recalled OF Jose Constanza from Triple-A Gwinnett. Constanza has batted .250 with a .531 OPS in 32 plate appearances this season with Atlanta. The 28-year-old will serve as outfield depth for the second-place Braves and is doubtful to carry any fantasy value..

Braves optioned OF Jose Constanza to Triple-A Gwinnett. He's hit .250/.250/.281 over 32 at-bats for the Braves this season. Constanza will return to a .288/.363/.381 batting line with eight steals at Gwinnett.

Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said Wednesday that Jose Constanza "fits" as a potential fifth outfielder. Under this scenario, the Braves would go with a bench of Constanza, Eric Hinske, Matt Diaz, Jack Wilson and David Ross. Constanza, 28, predictably cooled down following a hot start last year, but batted .303/.339/.385 with two homers, 10 RBI, seven stolen bases and a .724 OPS over 119 plate appearances.

Jose Constanza went 2-for-4 with his 10th RBI in Atlanta's win over the Dodgers on Sunday. The two-hit day was just Constanza's third in nine starts. No longer the "hot hand," he shouldn't be owned in mixed leagues.

Jose Constanza went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Atlanta's loss to the Mets on Friday. The Braves could manage to just two hits as Chris Capuano struck out 13 in a dazzling shutout victory. As for Constanza, he's now just four for his past 23 (.174). His regression to the mean has very much begun.