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Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond is opting out of the 2021 MLB season to spend time with his family, he announced Sunday on Instagram. Ian Desmond/Instagram Over the last few months, I ve had tough conversations, Desmond wrote. I ve asked a lot of questions and done a lot of thinking. For now, I ve decided to opt out of the 2021 season. My desire to be with my family is greater than my desire to go back and play baseball under these circumstances. I m going to continue to train and watch how things unfold.
The 35-year-old was one of several players who opted out of the 2020 campaign due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a wide range of systemic issues within MLB. He s now the first player to opt out in 2021.
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