Markakis aims to begin baseball activity soon
Nick Markakis - OF - Baltimore Orioles
March 19, 2013 - 9:05 AM ET
Nick Markakis (neck) hopes to resume baseball activities by Friday or Saturday.
Markakis was diagnosed with a slightly herniated disk in his neck last week. He's expected to meet with a doctor this week, after which he could be cleared to resume baseball activities. He remains optimistic that he'll be ready for the season, though there's a chance the Orioles could play things safe.
Source: Dan Connolly on Twitter