Joe Ross, Ryan Zimmerman Won't Suit Up For Washington This Season

Two players who play for Washington won’t be on the field in uniform when the game on the diamond resumes in 2020.

Who are they?

Right handed pitcher Joe Ross and first baseman Ryan Zimmerman.

Why are they choosing not to play this season?

For the personal health and safety of themselves and their loved ones," the team announced Monday. “according to an article by ESPN News Services.

Ryan Zimmerman had this say about sitting out the 2020 season.

After a great deal of thought and given my family circumstances -- three young children including a newborn, and a mother at high risk -- I have decided not to participate in the 2020 season," Zimmerman said in a statement. “according to an article by ESPN News Services

Why is Ryan Zimmerman choosing to sit out this season?

The first baseman had this to say about his decision.

I have a 3- week old baby, my mother has multiple sclerosis and is super high risk:, If I end up playing I can pretty much throw out the idea of seeing her until weeks after the season is over. There’s a lot of factors that I and others have to consider. I don’t think there’s or wrong answer.”according to an article by ESPN News Services

Last season Ryan Zimmerman batted .257 with six home runs and 27 RBIs in 171 at-bats last season and had a dramatic home run in Game 1 of the World Series.according to an article by ESPN News Services

Like his teammate Ryan Zimmerman, Joe Ross who is a right handed pitcher for Washington has also decided to sit out this season.

Last season he finished record of 4-4 with an earn run average of 5.48. “according to an article on ESPN by ESPN News Services.