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Tampa Bay Rays: MLB stars come to Blake Snell’s defense

MIAMI, FL - JULY 10: Nolan Arenado #28 of the Colorado Rockies and the National League talks with Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals and the National League during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day ahead of the 88th MLB All-Star Game at Marlins Park on July 10, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays star pitcher Blake Snell recently ruffled some feathers with his stance against taking a pay cut to play the 2020 season. Other stars have spoken out in support of the former Cy Young Award winner.

Tampa Bay Rays ace Blake Snell took to Twitch earlier this week and declared during a live stream that he was not interested in playing at a reduced salary in an enhanced risk environment.