It trails the Cubs by 1/2 game in the National League Central race. opacity:.9; The 34-year-old Cain, coming off his first Gold Glove Award and in the third season of a five-year contract, was among the Brewers’ most productive players on the team’s opening road trip. And we understand that.”, Asked whether the back-to-back postponements at Miller Park may have influenced Cain’s call, Stearns said, “He didn’t specifically mention [it], but I think it’s fair that the events of the past week, I’m sure, played a part. That combination has allowed him to accumulate 36.4 Wins Above Replacement and earned him two trips to the All-Star game. Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain has decided not to play the remainder of the 2020 season. The two-time All-Star’s decision was announced as the Brewers’ scheduled home opener against St. Louis was postponed for a second straight day, “He felt this was something that he needed to do,” Brewers general manager David Stearns said. “Honestly, that’s all I’ve been thinking about. color:#fff !important; Cain was originally a 17th-round Draft pick of the Brewers in 2004 who was traded to Kansas City in the Zack Greinke deal in December '10, and he played in two World Series for the Royals, winning one in '15. FS1 | FOX | FOX News | Fox Corporation | FOX Supports | FOX Deportes. If Hosmer goes, they could shift attention to several lower-priced 1B options: Duda, LoMo, Alonso, Moreland, Lind, Jaso, et al. Cain, a married father of three young sons, said he made the decision “after careful consideration and discussion with my family.”. The exit of the 34-year-old Cain leaves the Brewers without one of their biggest leaders as they attempt to make a third straight playoff appearance, something they’ve never accomplished in franchise history. He has a $5,925,926 prorated salary this season as a part of an $80 million, five-year contract through 2022. Unless Cain is deemed to be a high-risk individual, he will not receive pay or service-time credit for the remainder of the season. The #BlueJays and #Mets have reached out early on free agent Lorenzo Cain, sources say. Cain, a father of three young boys, became the first Brewers player to exercise his right to sit out when he announced the decision. “Lo is a big part of this team. DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only, and there is no gambling offered on this site. background:#ce1141; I spoke later with him and his agent,” Stearns said. Will Lorenzo Cain play again this year? I'll never question his thought process to that. Cain is the second MLB player to announce his decision this weekend to opt out, joining Marlins second baseman Isan Díaz. The news came before the postponement of Saturday’s Cardinals-Brewers game due to additional positive tests for COVID-19 within the St. Louis traveling party. Brewers Center Fielder Lorenzo Cain Opts Out of the Season August 1, 2020, by Brett Taylor Chicago Cubs In addition to expecting/dreading additional positive tests when there’s a new outbreak like the one currently in the Cardinals organization , you expect more players to consider opting out of this season. [CDATA[ section: | slug: brewers-lorenzo-cain-opts-out-of-2020-mlb-season-as-league-deals-with-covid-19-outbreaks | sport: baseball | route: article_single.us | The Brewers may have lost their center fielder for a little while. It's a crazy time that we're in, and you can't second-guess anybody that wants to make a decision like that.". “And I will never question a guy, you know, like Lorenzo, I’ll never question his thought process to that. The Brewers organization was very understanding and supportive of my decision, and I thank them for that. Cain becomes the 18th player to opt out of playing in 2020, not counting Nick Markakis who initially opted out but chose to resume playing for the Braves. I will never question a guy like Lorenzo. opacity:.9; 12-5, KC. The Brewers' center-field options would start with Ben Gamel, a left-handed hitter who owns a .250/.308/.667 slash line through his first 13 plate appearances this season. MILWAUKEE -- As the Brewers’ home-opening series remained on hold, Milwaukee center fielder Lorenzo Cain has elected not to play the remainder of the 2020 season.. Cain, a father of three young boys, became the first Brewers player to exercise his right to sit out when he announced the decision through the club on Saturday. (function (a, c, s, u){'Insticator'in a || (a.Insticator={ad:{loadAd: function (b){Insticator.ad.q.push(b)}, q: []}, helper:{}, embed:{}, version: "4.0", q: [], load: function (t, o){Insticator.q.push({t: t, o: o})}}); var b=c.createElement(s); b.src=u; b.async=!0; var d=c.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; d.parentNode.insertBefore(b, d)})(window, document, 'script', '//d3lcz8vpax4lo2.cloudfront.net/ads-code/63380477-3580-45ff-89e9-9da3f1958f59.js') Our experts pick the best players of the 2010s. } Veteran Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Lorenzo Cain informed the team on Saturday that he is opting out of the rest of the 2020 season, the club announced. It hurt me to leave,” Cain said. For the minor leagues, Lorenzo Cain was drafted to Join Milwaukee Brewers. Cain, 34, had appeared in five games for the Brewers, hitting .333/.429/.389 this season. Gamel, who altered his swing during the offseason to mimic teammate Christian Yelich's, is a career .263/.333/.390 hitter. This is something that Lorenzo had been thinking about and discussing with his family for some time. No guarantees are made for any specific outcome. At least 21 members of the Marlins’ traveling party have tested positive for COVID-19. Latest on Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Lorenzo Cain including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN “Lorenzo Cain has informed us that he will not participate for the remainder of the 2020 season. .promo_edge:after { Should Major League Baseball's season continue beyond this weekend, the Brewers would likely turn Ben Gamel as their most-days center fielder. I think this was just something that he had been considering, thinking about, discussing with his family and ultimately it just got to the point yesterday where he was ready to make his decision.”. He wasn’t fully healthy last year but still helped the Brewers earn a wild-card playoff berth. I wish all of my great teammates the best of luck this season and look forward to getting back on the field in 2021. As if things aren't going badly enough for #Brewers, Lorenzo Cain fouls ball off his front foot and is coming out of game in ninth. width:100%; Follow him on Twitter and Instagram and like him on Facebook. Cain released a statement on Saturday afternoon. And, you know, you can’t second-guess anybody that wants to make a decision like that,” he said. Nats list Juan Soto as day-to-day after injuring his ankle earlier today. So, you know, him opting out is a huge blow for not only the Milwaukee Brewers but, you know, fans of Lorenzo Cain. Veteran Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Lorenzo Cain informed the team on Saturday that he is opting out of the rest of the 2020 season, the club announced. “Obviously Lorenzo Cain is a big part of of the MLB fraternity,” Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester said. Cain was 6 for 18 with two RBIs in his first five games this season after batting .260 with 11 homers, 48 RBIs and 18 steals last year, when he earned his first Gold Glove. Cain fouled a ball off his front foot in the ninth inning and was replaced by Hernan Perez in the lineup. So him opting out is a huge blow for not only the Milwaukee Brewers, but fans of Lorenzo Cain," said Cubs left-hander Jon Lester. "But we all have to sit back and allow guys to make decisions that best suit them and best suit their families. Lorenzo Cain left game with jammed right thumb. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER. For his career, he's hit .288/.348/.413 while providing high-quality defense in center field. “I think it’s fair that the events of the past week I’m sure played a part (in Cain’s decision),” Stearns said. I think we saw that through summer camp and the first week of the season. That is technically different from a player who “opts out,” which refers to a player who is deemed high risk for COVID-19 and does receive prorated salary and service time. We’re also looking forward to getting him back for a full and complete season in 2021. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these TERMS OF USE and PRIVACY POLICY. We completely respect the decision, support the decision. “A lot would have to go wrong for me not to play this game,” he said. Unique perspectives on the daily sports topics that matter most. This is the first he had brought it to our attention, but as we understood the decision and understood the decision-making process and some of what’s been on his mind, ultimately he believes this is the right thing for him to do. He returned to Milwaukee in January 2018 on the richest free-agent contract in franchise history, a five-year, $80 million deal. All Rights Reserved. The Giants are juggling a lot of balls right now. Cain becomes the 18th player to opt out of playing in 2020, not counting Nick Markakis who initially opted out but chose to resume playing for the Braves. } “We were going to have a really good season out of him, so we will miss that. }. Cain’s decision caught the attention of several MLB players as he joined the ranks of fellow former All-Star selections David Price, Buster Posey and Ryan Zimmerman, who announced last month they wouldn’t play this season. //
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