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

Ian Desmond of Colorado Rockies the latest MLB player to opt out: 'This baseball season is a risk I am not comfortable taking'

Ian Desmond: Rockies OF opts out amid COVID-19 concerns - Sports Illustrated

MLB's Ian Desmond, in a powerful post about racism and social injustice, opts out of the 2020 season - KVIA

Athletes who have opted out of MLB, NBA NHL, and NFL seasons

Rockies' Ian Desmond Opts Out of 2021 MLB Season; Forgoes $13.56M Past 2 Years, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

Big Stars Are Sitting Out the MLB Season. Other Players Have No Choice but to Play. - WSJ