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Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman, Rockies' Ian Desmond among first players to opt out of 2020 MLB season - The Boston Globe
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Ian Desmond and Ryan Zimmerman the latest MLB players to opt out of the 2020 season over COVID-19 concerns – The Virginian-Pilot
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Major League Baseball to Make Coronavirus-Delayed Debut
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David Price and Felix Hernandez opt out of 2020 MLB season - Sports Illustrated
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Major League Baseball to Make Coronavirus-Delayed Debut
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MLB Players Who Tested Positive for Coronavirus
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Notable Athletes Who Have Opted Out of 2020 Seasons Over COVID-19 Concerns (Photos) - TheWrap
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Several MLB Players Opting Out of 2020 Season Over Coronavirus Concerns – NBC Chicago
Ian Desmond will not play 2020 season
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J.D. Martinez 'respects' David Price's decision to opt out of 2020 season; 'It's a scary time,' Boston Red Sox DH says