Desmond announced Monday via his personal Instagram account that he won't play in 2020 for personal reasons.

EDGE Analysis

Desmond will opt to sit out the 2020 season once play resumes to focus on civil rights issues and out of concerns about playing during the COVID-19 pandemic, becoming the fourth known player to do so. The 34-year-old has an expectant wife and four young children, and he outlined his concerns of playing during the pandemic. In his absence, Raimel Tapia could serve as the primary platoon with Sam Hilliard seeing some extra playing time in left field.