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This is a 2020 file photo showing Nick Markakis of the Atlanta Braves baseball team. Markakis has retired after a 15-year career spent with the Atlanta Braves and Baltimore Orioles. The 37-year-old Markakis, who was a free agent, told The Athletic in a story published Friday, March 12, 2021, that he was done playing after accumulating 2,388 hits, earning his lone All-Star bid in 2018 and coming within one win of reaching the World Series in his final season. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File) **FILE**

Nick Markakis retires after 15 years with Braves, Orioles

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu (99), of South Korea, works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Braves OF Markakis goes on IL, possible COVID-19 exposure

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Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies Tampa Bay Rays' Joey Wendle at first base during the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 30, 2020 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Braves place Adams, Albies on IL, reinstate Markakis

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FILE - In this July 5, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Braves' Nick Markakis, right, talks with a coach during team practice at Truist Park in Atlanta. Braves outfielder Nick Markakis has opted out of the 2020 season. The 36-year-old Markakis said he was uneasy about playing the season without fans and then was swayed by his telephone conversation with teammate Freddie Freeman, who has tested positive for COVID-19 and has fever and other symptoms. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Braves’ Markakis returns 3 weeks after opting out of season

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 5, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Braves' Nick Markakis, right, talks with a coach during team practice at Truist Park in Atlanta. Braves outfielder Nick Markakis has opted out of the 2020 season. The 36-year-old Markakis said he was uneasy about playing the season without fans and then was swayed by his telephone conversation with teammate Freddie Freeman, who has tested positive for COVID-19 and has fever and other symptoms. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Braves ‘ultimate pro’ OF Nick Markakis opts out of season

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

The Minnesota Twins run drills on Target Field at a baseball camp iMonday, July 6, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

MLB releases pandemic-shortened schedule amid testing delays

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis takes batting practice during spring training baseball practice in North Port, Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Markakis leads by example with NL East champion Braves

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Atlanta Braves' Nick Markakis hits an single off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tanner Roark in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Nick Markakis, Atlanta Braves outfielder: Houston Astros deserve ‘beating’ for sign-stealing scandal

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis lays down a bunt during spring training baseball practice in North Port, Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. (Curtis ompton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Braves’ Markakis: Everyone on Astros `deserves a beating’

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FILE - In this April 4, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Braves' Nick Markakis follows through on a three-run double in the fifth inning of baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Atlanta. The Braves have re-signed outfielder Markakis and catcher Tyler Flowers to $4 million, one-year contracts for 2020 after declining their $6 million team options, which triggered $2 million buyout. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Braves re-sign Markakis, Flowers, decline Teheran option

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Luke Jackson throws to a Washington Nationals batter during the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 30, 2019, in Washington. Atlanta won 11-8. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Braves focus on bullpen at deadline, trading for 3 relievers

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, July 27, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Albies hits slam, Braves rout burgundy-clad Phillies 15-7

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Austin Riley, right, runs the bases after hitting a home run as New York Mets starting pitcher Seth Lugo, left, reacts during the eighth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 29, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Riley caps rally as Braves spoil Mets’ big day with 5-4 win

By JAKE SEINER - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (59) is held back by his teammates during a brief scuffle with the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, June 10, 2019, in Atlanta. Musgrove was ejected from the game. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Acuña hits grand slam after early fracas, Braves top Pirates

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. runs home to score on an error by Cincinnati Reds right fielder Yasiel Puig (66) in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Braves pitching, Puig error add up to 3-1 win over Reds

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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (54) works against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of baseball game Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Fried shines as Braves complete 3-game sweep of Cubs, 9-4

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

File-This Sept. 21, 2018, file photo shows Atlanta Braves right fielder Nick Markakis (22) batting against the Philadelphia Phillies during a baseball game in Atlanta. The Braves have agreed to one-year contract to bring back Markakis, a deal worth a guaranteed $6 million. Markakis’ deal, announced Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, includes a $4 million salary this year and $6 million club option for 2020 with a $2 million buyout. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Nick Markakis stays with Braves for $6 million deal

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Cesar Hernandez (16) runs the bases after hitting a home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

NL East champ Braves drop finale, wait for NL West champ

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 30, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Braves' Nick Markakis follows through on a grand slam during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis. Markakis kept saying he would rather have a four-day break with his family than be named an All-Star. Actually receiving his first All-Star selection changed all that. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Long wait for Markakis ends with first All-Star selection

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher R.A. Dickey works against the Miami Marlins during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Dickey, Markakis help Braves overcome Stanton, Marlins 5-3

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press