Ryan Zimmerman, Joe Ross and Mike Leake Opt Out of MLB Season Citing Pandemic - The New York Times

Mike Leake, Ryan Zimmerman and Joe Ross opt out of MLB season - Los Angeles Times

Ian Desmond joins MLB players opting out of 2020 season

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

For athletes, decision to opt out is fraught with health concerns and pull of social activism

Ryan Zimmerman, Joe Ross and Mike Leake Opt Out of MLB Season Citing Pandemic - The New York Times

Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman, Rockies' Ian Desmond among first players to opt out of 2020 MLB season - The Boston Globe

In a Season of Challenges, the Mets See a Unique Opportunity, Too - The New York Times

Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks latest MLB player to opt out of 2020 season

Several baseball players are opting out of the 2020 MLB Season, citing 'personal health and safety' - WINK News