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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of season and forgoes $5.6 million
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of season and forgoes $5.6 million salary due to COVID risks
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 MLB season 'for now'