Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander David Price became the last player to leave the 2020 season on Saturday. He announced his decision with a message on his social media accounts.
Here is Price’s full explanation, as originally shared on his Twitter account:
Dear Dodger Nation,
After much thought and discussion with my family and the Dodgers, I have decided that it is in my best health and that of my family not to play this season. I will miss my teammates and cheer them on throughout the season and until victory in the World Series. Sorry, I won’t play for you this year, but I hope to represent you next year.
Stay safe, be fine, and be kind. And Go Dodgers!
Love,
David Price
The Dodgers acquired Price, along with outfielder Mookie Betts, as part of an offseason trade with the Boston Red Sox. The Dodgers sent Alex Verdugo, infielder Jeter Downs and catcher Connor Wong to Boston.
Unlike Betts, who is a free agent at the end of the season, Price is under contract until the 2022 season. Unless he is considered a high risk person, he will lose his salary this season (more than $ 10 million). ).
Price was expected to be the Dodgers’ No. 3 starter, behind Walker Buehler and Clayton Kershaw. The Dodgers could now turn to Dustin May, Jimmy Nelson, or Tony Gonsolin instead, if there is to be a season.
Earlier in the week, a handful of players exercised their right to stay out of the season, including Ryan Zimmerman, Joe Ross, Mike Leake and Ian Desmond. It can be said that Price is the best known player to date.
Major League Baseball originally scheduled its season to start on March 26. The spread of the new coronavirus forced the league to stop approximately two weeks earlier. The season is now expected to start on July 23, although it stands to reason that the state of the pandemic could force the league to scrap those plans.
