Elects to opt out Markakis has decided to opt out of playing this season, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Impact Markakis becomes the latest in a growing number of players to decide not to play during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Markakis had been in line to fill a fairly large role in left field this season, with Marcell Ozuna expected to spend time as the designated hitter. His decision opens up more at-bats for Adam Duvall as well as offering another spot in the lineup for Austin Riley and Johan Camargo, who were expected to compete for time at third base.
JULY 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE