Ian Desmond Opens Up About His Opt-Out - The New York Times

Ian Desmond and Ryan Zimmerman the latest MLB players to opt out of the 2020 season over COVID-19 concerns – The Virginian-Pilot

MLB All-Star reveals why he's opting out for 2021 season amid $70M contract - Good Morning America

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MLB All-Star reveals why he's opting out for 2021 season amid $70M contract - Good Morning America

Rockies' Desmond first MLB player to opt out of 2021 season publicly

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Ian Desmond and Ryan Zimmerman the latest MLB players to opt out of the 2020 season over COVID-19 concerns – The Virginian-Pilot

Ian Desmond Opens Up About His Opt-Out - The New York Times

Ian Desmond posts on Instagram that he is opting out of the 2021 season. : r/baseball

Ian Desmond Opens Up About His Opt-Out - The New York Times

Colorado Rockies' Ian Desmond speaks out about racial injustice – Hartford Courant

Ian Desmond won't play in the upcoming MLB season, citing racism and coronavirus concerns