Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond penned a heartfelt message Monday explaining why he won’t be participating in the coronavirus pandemic-shortened 2020 season when baseball returns. Less than 8% Black players. No Black majority team owners,” Desmond wrote. “The COVID-19 pandemic has made this baseball season one that is a risk I am not comfortable taking. I’ll be right here, at my old Little League, and Im working with everyone involved to make sure we get Sarasota Youth Baseball back on track.

Source: Fox News June 30, 2020 12:11 UTC