PLAYING TIME: Markakis activated, Gee to DL with blood clot

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Markakis activated, set for return

Sidelined since late May due to a broken hamate bone, Nick Markakis (OF, BAL) was activated from the DL, and is expected to resume his duties as the team's starting right fielder when the Orioles resume action the All-Star break.  His lack of power has been disappointing over the past three seasons, but so far this year, Markakis has put up a solid 123 PX, along with a 24% line drive rate.  His consistently low fly ball rate (29% this season) continues to limit his power upside, but he is still a threat to hit .300 with double digit homers.

It remains to be seen what the trickle-down effect will be with Markakis back, and who will be the biggest PT loser. Before Markakis'...

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