From Buster Posey to David Price, we have seen some big names announce that they will not be playing in the 2020 season. However, the most powerful opt-outs aren’t usually in the batter’s box or on the pitcher’s mound. Instead, the most impactful names are those usually standing behind the catcher.
Source: MLB umps wishing to opt out for 2020: Tom Hallion, Mike Winters, Fieldin Culbreth, Phil Cuzzi, Brian Gorman, Jerry Layne, Scott Barry, Kerwin Danley, Sam Holbrook & Gerry Davis. @JonHeyman first to report some umps were opting out.