Chad Bettis recently signed a contract for the Minors of the yankees, but after having overcome a testicular cancer in 2017, he retires today from of MLB by fear of coronavirus.
This is proof that far from financial negotiations, the enemy of of MLB It would be the coronavirus this year. And it looks like a lot of time has been wasted discussing numbers.
Chad Bettis is the first player in Big leagues in announcing their withdrawal due to coronavirus. The former Rockies pitcher for 7 seasons, suffered for years from cancer in the testicules, semi-retired and in 2017 returned triumphant after having defeated him.
He was also a fundamental part of the Colorado teams that reached the playoffs in 2017 and 2018. And in the winter of 2019 he managed to sign with the yankees a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
Many expected it to be part of the bull pen of the mules, but Bettis He has decided to say goodbye for his own safety and health.
From here we wish him all the best.
Earlier today, the Yankees released RHP Chad Bettis from his minor league contract after he announced his retirement.
The Yankees wish Chad all the best in his next chapter.
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) June 26, 2020
Here is his farewell message:
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