{"playerId":1330,"percentChange":0.1,"averageDraftPosition":260,"percentOwned":95.8,"playerRaterSEASON":7.1,"playerRater7DAY":-0.8,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Markakis went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Friday's loss to the Brewers.","spin":"The 34-year-old just refuses to slow down. Over his last 17 games, Markakis is slashing .333/.410/.530 with nine multi-hit performances to go along with two homers, 12 runs and 14 RBI. His .879 OPS is his highest in a decade, and he could be on the cusp of his first All-Star Game appearance.","date":"Sat Jul 7"},"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":3.3,"playerRater15DAY":0.9,"positionRank":12}