Nick Markakis changes mind, returns to Braves three weeks after opting out – The Athletic

[Editors note: This story has been upgraded to include quotes from Markakis and Braves manager Brian Snitker.] His decision to pull out of the 2020 season chomped at the Braves Nick Markakis, and now hes thrown down the gauntlet. Hes returning.
Markakis is rejoining the Braves, ending up being the very first gamer to change his mind and return among 14 major-league gamers who have actually up until now pulled out of the 2020 season due to issues over COVID-19. The 36-year-old outfielder has a reputation as a practiced professional and group leader, and Markakis felt as if he had let the group down, particularly as he viewed the Braves on television throughout their opening 2-3 roadway journey.
“Sometimes in life you make rash choices without believing things through,” Markakis said upon going back to the groups workout website Wednesday, 23 days after he revealing he was pulling out of the season. “At the time, I thought it was the ideal decision. And it …