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New York Yankees News: Season Opt-outs around baseball, and Yankee health issues

The New York Yankees manager Aaron Judge announced yesterday during the first day of summer camp workouts, that no Yankee players to date, have opted out of playing during this coronavirus season. The agreement between MLB and MLBPA (players union) states that any player that feels uncomfortable with playing during the pandemic may opt-out.

The California Angels Mike Trout, whose wife is pregnant expressed his reservations about playing during the pandemic but as of today is going to play. The New York Yankees Gerrit Cole who just had a baby boy is excited to play. Not all MLB players are a go on the season.