2021 Season opt outs

[jcw218]

Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond has opted out of the 2021 season for the time being. This is the 1st player reported to have opted out of the upcoming season. Link to story from MLBTradeRumors.

[LITTLE NELL]

Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond has opted out of the 2021 season for the time being. This is the 1st player reported to have opted out of the upcoming season. Link to story from MLBTradeRumors.

Tough call on a situation like we all face with Covid constantly on our minds. Don't know what I would do when so much money is on the line but it's his decision.

[voodoochile]

Tough call on a situation like we all face with Covid constantly on our minds. Don't know what I would when so much money is on the line but it's his decision.

At least it's reversable if things improve. At the rate vaccinations are picking up many may change their mind come July if not sooner.

[HomeFish]

Desmond, who is on the wrong side of 35 and has not played well recently, has now given up $23 million in guaranteed money to sit out the 2020 and 2021 seasons. Whatever you think of his decision, he is certainly putting his money where his mouth is.

[Krs1]

Ian Desmond had also already earned $76M over his career before last season.

[Nellie Fox]

Ian Desmond had also already earned $76M over his career before last season.

And if he has done even remotely sensible investments, he'll be able to live quite comfortably for the rest of his life.

[Mohoney]

Desmond, who is on the wrong side of 35 and has not played well recently, has now given up $23 million in guaranteed money to sit out the 2020 and 2021 seasons. Whatever you think of his decision, he is certainly putting his money where his mouth is.

That $15 million was pro-rated, but it’s still a lot of money for a guy to forfeit. It’s good for the Rockies, though.