With the uncertainty surrounding the 2020 season, there are several players who might have played their last game as Dodgers without even knowing it.
As the novel coronavirus continues to spread across the country, and public health officials work tirelessly to curb its impact, the 2020 baseball season seems forever away, if it will come at all.
A canceled season would have wide-ranging impacts on players, team personnel, stadium workers, and fans, alike. It could also mark the premature end of several Dodgers players careers in Los Angeles.
An agreement between Major League Baseball and the Players Association ensures players will receive service time in 2020 even if a season is erased. In the worst case scenario, with zero games played, players who were active during the 2019 season will receive their requisite service time for a canceled 2020 season.
This means players in the final year of their contract with the Dodgers are at risk of hitting the 2021 free agent market without receiving a proper farewell at Dodger Stadium.
It also means players who are progressing through their arbitration seasons or through long-term contracts will accumulate either a full or pro-rated year of service, depending on how much they played in 2019. Obviously, player salary would be impacted by the cancelation of the season, as well.
This article focuses on the unfortunate reality that could mean several players have already played their final game at Dodger Stadium. In the event of a canceled season, here are the list of Dodgers who could be saying good-bye.