.Braves pitcher Felix Hernandez has opted out of the 2020 MLB season due to concerns about COVID-19, according to his agent.
for the novel coronavirus, including superstar Freddie Freeman.
Other big-name players who have decided to forego the shortened 2020 season include David Price, Ian Desmond and Ryan Zimmerman. Mike Trout and Buster Posey are among those undecided on playing. After 15 years with the Mariners, Hernandez signed a minor-league deal with the Braves earlier this year. The 2010 AL Cy Young winner owns a career 3.42 ERA and has made six all-star appearances.
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