{"playerId":1330,"percentChange":2.2,"averageDraftPosition":260,"percentOwned":93.7,"playerRaterSEASON":8.2,"playerRater7DAY":2.4,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Markakis went 2-for-5 with two RBI and one run scored in Sunday's 10-9 win over the Marlins.","spin":"Markakis came through with a clutch RBI single in the bottom of the ninth to cut Miami's lead to two before Dansby Swanson ended the game on a walkoff base knock. The 34-year-old right fielder continues to stay hot, as he's slashing .343/.412/.519 with seven home runs and 32 RBI in 45 games. He figures to keep it rolling at the plate as the Braves travel to Philadelphia for a three-game series.","date":"Sun May 20"},"fullName":"Nick Markakis","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"Old reliable is back for another season. Markakis' veteran presence offers stability and leadership to a fledgling lineup. Unfortunately, presence and leadership aren't fantasy scoring categories, though there's something to be said for reliability and stability. Now 34 years old, Markakis still makes contact at a high rate, though it's trending slightly downward the past three seasons. He's helped compensate with an increasing hard-hit mark. Markakis may not hit double-digit homers, but he's still a doubles machine, with only five batters stroking more two-baggers the past three campaigns. This helps keep Markakis' run production at a fantasy-useful level, which is necessary since he's a liability in homers and steals. Markakis offers no upside, but a solid batting average in a high number of at-bats helps absorb the risk when chasing the ceiling on younger, sexier players. The best part is the price is next to nil, so go ahead and take some fliers, then balance the risk with Markakis.","seasonId":2018,"date":"Tue Feb 20"},"playerRater30DAY":9,"playerRater15DAY":4.5,"positionRank":8}