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MLB vet Nick Markakis will not play for the Braves this year, after he opted out of the 2020 season due to increased concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.

opted out of the 2020 season on Monday due to increased concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.

“Just hearing him, the way he sounded on the phone, it was tough,” Markakis said. “It was kind of eye-opening. What everything that’s going on, not just with baseball but all over the world, it makes you open your eyes.” Dodgers pitcher David Price, Washington infielder Ryan Zimmerman and Colorado outfielder Ian Desmond are among the other players who have opted out.Snitker said he respected the decision by Markakis, who he said is “an ultimate pro.” Snitker said losing the respected veteran was a blow to the team’s hopes for winning a third straight NL East title.

“I’m at the point in my career where I’m not chasing the money,” he said. “I’m not chasing any of that. … This game is about having fun and having to go out there and play in an environment without fans, it’s not baseball to me.”

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