Anthony Rizzo Reveals Decision Not To Take COVID Vaccine

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo has joined a long list of prominent athletes who have opted against taking the vaccine for COVID-19.

Across all major sports, coaches and front offices are urging their players to take the vaccine. Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians even revealed that he was setting up a vaccine station at minicamp with hopes that players would go for it.

Bruce Arians Has Stern Message For Players Who Won’t Get Vaccinatedhttps://t.co/vqlZ8bHlbE

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Anthony Rizzo joined the likes of Montez Sweat, Sam Darnold, Josh Allen, and other athletes who don’t think it’s worth it to take the vaccine.

Rizzo made his announcement on the decision during a radio appearance on ESPN Chicago on Friday morning.

Anthony Rizzo just told @thekapman and @tweetjhood on ESPN 1000 he’s one of the guys not vaccinated on the Cubs. Said it was a tough decision but chose not to.

— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) June 11, 2021

Anthony Rizzo Is Not Alone

The Chicago Cubs have basically already conceded to the fact that they will not be one of the teams who gets 85% of players and team personnel vaccinated in order to get some leeway with protocols. And president of baseball ops Jed Hoyer recently talked about his disappointment with the players’ decisions.

Chicago Cubs General Manager Jed Hoyer ‘Disappointed’ In Players Who Won’t Take The COVID Vaccinehttps://t.co/M7BNqfIDgL

— SideAction (@SideActionHQ) May 20, 2021

So far, Anthony Rizzo is the first Cubs player to openly reveal that he will not be taking the vaccine. But I’m sure there are plenty of other Cubs players who feel the same way.

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