He added: “Im sorry I wont be playing for you this year, however eagerly anticipate representing you next year.”
MLB veterans David Rate and Felix Hernandez decided to opt-out of the 2020 season due to issues from the coronavirus.
Price, the 34-year-old pitcher who was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers from the Boston Red Sox in the offseason, made his announcement in a series of tweets Saturday.
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” After substantial thought and conversation with my household and the Dodgers, I have actually chosen it remains in the best interest of my health and my familys health for me to not play this season,” he composed.
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” We know hell be rooting hard for the club every day and eagerly anticipate having him back with us in 2021.”
The MLB season is set to get going later on this month. Its unclear the number of more gamers will be opting out over the fear of contracting the virus.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
” The Dodgers completely support Davids decision to sit out the 2020 season,” the group stated in a statement. “We have been in consistent contact with David and we understand how much this consideration weighed on him and his household.
Hernandez would have remained in his very first season with the Braves after investing the majority of his profession with the Seattle Mariners.
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Hernandez, who signed with the Atlanta Braves in the offseason, also chose to opt-out from the pandemic-shortened season.
The Dodgers followed up with a statement of assistance for the pitcher.
His agent made the statement Saturday.
