Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Mike Leake is the first MLB player to officially opt out of the 2020 season ... with his agent confirming the news Monday morning.
The 32-year-old -- who nearly had a perfect game last season -- released a statement via Danny Horwits ... saying he will not be participating in the league's shortened 60-game plan next month.
"During this global pandemic, Mike and his family had many discussions about playing this season," the agent told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
"They took countless factors into consideration, many of which are personal to him and his family.