Markakis plays on Opening Day despite neck issue
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Right-handed pitcher Jair Jurrjens was also designated for assignment, leaving his future with Baltimore in jeopardy.
Two days off next week will ease the burden left behind by the right-handed starter’s absence.
The lefty will be available to pitch in relief for the next game or two before his scheduled start in Seattle on Monday.
Josh Stinson proved incapable of taking control of the fifth starter job, so the rotation carousel has officially begun.