BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 09: Joe Smith #38 of the Houston Astros pitches against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 9, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
Joe Smith was the only Houston Astros payer to opt out of the 2020 season. He recently opened up to The Athletic about what went into his decision.
On Wednesday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic published a story (subscription required) about Astros reliever Joe Smith and his decision to opt-out of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.