“I just think it’s my time,” Markakis told The Athletic. “My No. 1 decision and my main focus on this is obviously my kids and my family. I’ve been fortunate enough to do this for a very long time and not many people get to do what I’ve gone through. I’m thankful for every second and every minute.” Markakis, 37, had a terrific career, batting .288/.357/.423 with 2,388 hits, 189 home runs and 1,046 RBI over 15 seasons for the Orioles and Braves. He won three Gold Gloves and made one All-Star team.

Markakis was on the bench for the last two games with the Dodgers starting lefties, but he's back in there with Dustin May on the mound. That means Austin Riley will move from left field back to third base. The Braves' full lineup looks like this: Ronald Acuna RF, Freddie Freeman 1B, Marcell Ozuna DH, Travis d'Arnaud C, Ozzie Albies 2B, Dansby Swanson SS, Riley 3B, Markakis LF, Cristian Pache CF.

It's the same starting lineup that the Braves used in their 9-5 NLDS Game 1 victory on Tuesday: Ronald Acuna CF, Freddie Freeman 1B, Marcell Ozuna DH, Travis d'Arnaud C, Ozzie Albies 2B, Dansby Swanson SS, Adam Duvall LF, Nick Markakis RF, Austin Riley 3B. Ian Anderson will be on the mound, facing Pablo Lopez.

The 35-year-old missed just over a month in 2019 with a fractured wrist, but still recorded a .285/.356/.420 slash line with nine home runs and 62 RBI. Markakis showed that he is still able to get on base consistently last season, and his fantasy production is helped by hitting in the heart of the potent Braves lineup.