Nick Markakis Hits the IL With Fractured Wrist rotoballer.com Sat 7/27/19 4:32 PM

Hit on the left wrist by a 91 mph fastball from Phillies starter Cole Irvin on Friday night, the bell tolled for Nick Markakis on Saturday, with Atlanta putting the 35-year-old outfielder on the injured list after x-rays revealed a fracture. Prior to the break, Markakis was slashing .284/.358/.429 with nine home runs, 55 RBI, and 57 runs scored over 104 games. A model of durability, the 13-year veteran has only missed 11 games since joining the Braves in 2015 but is now hitting the injured list [...]