With Major League Baseball looking to navigate their way through a 60-game season during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it has provided players with an opportunity to opt out if they are concerned with playing.
Those who who are designated as high-risk by a team doctor have the option to sit out the 2020 season and still receive service time and salary. However, those who don’t face such circumstances and simply decide to opt out, won’t be credited for service time or receive pay.
With teams due to begin submitting their lists for respective 60-man player pools, decisions may soon come to light as has been the case with the NBA over the past week-plus.