Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander David Price became the latest player to opt out of the 2020 season on Saturday.

After considerable thought and discussion with my family and the Dodgers, I have decided it is in the best interest of my health and my family's health for me to not play this season.

The Dodgers issued this statement in response to Price's decision: .

The Dodgers fully support David's decision to sit out the 2020 season.

The Dodgers acquired Price, along with outfielder Mookie Betts, as part of an offseason trade with the Boston Red Sox

Price had been expected to be the Dodgers' No

Major League Baseball originally scheduled its season to begin on March 26

The season is now expected to begin on July 23, although it stands to reason that the state of the pandemic could force the league to scrap those plans