NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 3: Gary Sanchez #24 of the New York Yankees and Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium on September 3, 2019 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees won 10-1. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)
Health should be the first concern of all Yankees players
While MLB owners try to financially entice their players to participate in half a season in 2020, it is health issues that should persuade Yankee players not to play. There are no economic incentives that the Yankee brass can offer that can come close to eclipsing the short and long-term health risks of playing baseball at this time.