MLB players who are opting out of the 2020 season
As Major League Baseball attempts to start a 60-game season during the COVID-19 pandemic, here are the players who have said they will not be participating.
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Cactus League Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 13 | 8 | .619 | - | L1 |
| San Diego | 11 | 7 | .611 | 0.5 | L5 |
| Texas | 12 | 8 | .600 | 0.5 | L1 |
| Chicago | 10 | 7 | .588 | 1 | L1 |
| Milwaukee | 10 | 7 | .588 | 1 | L1 |
| LA Dodgers | 10 | 7 | .588 | 1 | W2 |
| Colorado | 8 | 7 | .533 | 2 | W1 |
| San Francisco | 9 | 9 | .500 | 2.5 | W1 |
| Kansas City | 9 | 9 | .500 | 2.5 | L2 |
| Cincinnati | 7 | 8 | .467 | 3 | L1 |
| Arizona | 6 | 9 | .400 | 4 | W4 |
| Chicago | 8 | 12 | .400 | 4.5 | W2 |
| LA Angels | 6 | 10 | .375 | 4.5 | L4 |
| Cleveland | 7 | 12 | .368 | 5 | W2 |
| Seattle | 6 | 12 | .333 | 5.5 | W2 |
Team Leaders
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BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
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Runs10311th
Batting Average.2707th
On Base Percentage.3427th
Slugging Percentage.4489th
Earned Run Average5.5724th
Quality Starts0Tied-1st
WHIP1.5023rd
BAA.27728th