Andrelton Simmons quit on his Los Angeles Angels with five games remaining in the 2020 MLB season.
Simmons and the Angels announced the decision on Tuesday.
Simmons appears to have ghosted his team. Manager Joe Maddon indicated he had no idea Simmons was planning to opt out with five games left.
Simmons’ decision appears to be selfish and inconsiderate. If he had problems with playing amid the coronavirus pandemic, he could have opted out before the season, or early on in it had he felt uncomfortable. Instead, he waited until the Angels were almost eliminated from playoff contention before telling them “peace.”
Why? Probably because the 31-year-old shortstop is a free agent after the season and doesn’t want to risk further injury.
Announcing this decision with five games to go seems to show that Simmons plays for Team Simmons, and not the Angels. As a member of the Angels, he should be with them from the beginning until the end rather than duck out just before elimination.
Not even giving his manager advance notice makes the move even more unprofessional.
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