Braves OF Nick Markakis to have neck surgery Wednesday

Newly acquired Braves outfielder Nick Markakis will have surgery on Wednesday to repair a bulging disk in his neck.The former Oriolesoutfielder agreed to a four Malcolm Butler Jersey -year, $44 millioncontract with the Braves this monthbut will need totake following single-level, neck fusionsurgery Cameron Wake Jersey in Atlanta. The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly reported the news Monday via his Taywan Taylor Jersey .Markakis is expected to be ready forspring training inKi simmee, Fla.The Braves signedMarkakis to in right field.Heywardwas traded along with reliever Jordan Waldento the Cardinals for right-handed pitchers Shelby Miller and Tryrell Jenkins last Taylor Lewan Jersey month.Markakis likely will replace Heyward atop Atlanta's batting order as well. He transitioned from a middle-of-the-order hitter to a table-setter in his final few years in Baltimore. He has a career Austin Johnson Jersey .353 on-base percentage in the leadoff spot.Last season, the 31-year-old batted .276/.342/.386 with Eddie George Jersey 14 home runs and 50 RBIwhile taking home his second career Gold Glove Award.