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Zimmerman, Ross sit out Nationals season over COVID-19 concerns
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MLB trade rumors and news: Ryan Zimmerman calls it a career - MLB
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Washington Nationals weren't the same without Ryan Zimmerman
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Mike Leake, Ryan Zimmerman and Joe Ross opt out of MLB season
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Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman, Joe Ross opt not to play in pandemic
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Ryan Zimmerman seals deal with Washington Nationals, says this
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MLB players opting out of 2020 season: David Price, Ian Desmond
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Mike Leake, Ryan Zimmerman and Joe Ross opt out of MLB season
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New York Mets Slugger Yoenis Céspedes Leaves Team, Opts Out of
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Diamondbacks right-hander Mike Leake opts out of 2020 season