Weeks after he decided to opt out of the season, Braves outfielder Nick Markakis has reversed his decision.
Markakis announced Wednesday that he will rejoin the team. The news comes just hours before the Braves’ first pitch against Tampa Bay in the home opener.
“In the pit of my stomach, I felt like I needed to be out there,” Markakis said.
This is a developing story. LIVE coverage from Truist Park, on Channel 2 Action News starting at 4 p.m.
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Breaking: Braves Nick Markakis is back with Braves... said it was a rash decision and has rejoined the team.
— Zach Klein (@ZachKleinWSB) July 29, 2020
Braves Nick Markakis on watching games on TV:
— Zach Klein (@ZachKleinWSB) July 29, 2020
“It sucked... sucks watching it on TV when you know you can play. “ pic.twitter.com/ONJr8ZUzas
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