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Nick Markakis opts out of the 2020 season - NBC Sports
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Nick Markakis changes mind, opts back in for 2020 season - Battery Power
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MLB Players Opting Out of 2020 Season
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Nick Markakis of the Braves opts back in to MLB season
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Nick Markakis retires from baseball after 15 seasons - Sports Illustrated
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Nick Markakis opts out of the 2020 season with Braves
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Nick Markakis becomes first MLB player to return from COVID-19 opt-out
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Braves' Nick Markakis opts out after 'eye-opening' Freddie Freeman talk - ESPN
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Nick Markakis Opts Back Into MLB Season, 'Felt Like I Needed To Be Out There