- The 2020 MLB season will finally begin on July 23rd or 24th
- Several players have already announced they will sit out, largely due to health risks to themselves and/or families
- The table below lists all players sitting out and is updated daily
The 2020 MLB season will finally have its long-postponed opening day on July 23rd or 24th (still TBD). The league and MLBPA failed to reach a comprehensive agreement on how to execute this shortened season. Ultimately, the league set a 60-game schedule pursuant to a power granted to it in a previous agreement between the parties. The MLBPA will file a grievance in due course, pursuant to the same agreement.
As baseball returns from its coronavirus hiatus, a growing number of players are opting to sit out due to health risks posed to themselves and/or their families. The table below lists all the players who have announced they are sitting out. The list is alphabetical, first by team, second by player.
Table last updated June 30, 10:13 am ET.
| Player | Team | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Leake | Arizona Diamondbacks | Opted out June 29 (family health concerns) |
| Ian Desmond | Colorado Rockies | Opted out June 29 (family health concerns)d |
| Joe Ross | Washington Nationals | Opted out June 29 (health concerns) |
| Ryan Zimmerman | Washington Nationals | Opted out June 29 (family health concerns) |
Also see:
