New Braves OF Nick Markakis has neck surgery

ATLANTA -- New Braves outfielder Nick Markakis has undergone surgery to repair a herniated disk in his neck.<br /> <br /> The fusion operation was performed Wednesday in Atlanta by Dr. Steven Wray.<br /> <br /> The Braves say the operation was a success and Markakis should be able to resume baseball activities before spring training in late February, though the expected eight-week recovery period leaves little room for setbacks.<br /> <br /> The 31-year-old was diagnosed with the condition before the 2013 season with the Orioles. He left to sign a $44 million, four-year contract with the Braves, who felt the neck condition was not a serious risk.<br /> <br /> Atlanta traded right fielder Jason Heyward and has been considering offers for another outfielder, Justin Upton.

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