The last time outfielder Ian Desmond played baseball in a Rockies uniform was on Sept. 29, 2019.
Don’t expect that fact to change anytime soon.
Desmond, in the final year of his $70-million Rockies contract, opted out from his second consecutive MLB season last winter. However, the Instagram post announcing his decision stated: “For now, I’ve decided to opt-out of the 2021 season. … I’m going to continue to train and watch how things unfold.”
Does that leave the door open to come back this season?
Manager Bud Black spoke with reporters on Saturday and provided a brief status update.