He’ll coach first base and work with the outfielders as Young did.The 53-year-old Young is in the high-risk category for COVID-19. White Sox pitching coach concerned about Michael Kopech I respect him even more for doing that and (being with) his family.”Minor-league coach DeMarlo Hale will replace Young. Braves first base coach Eric Young Sr. has opted out of the 2020 season, according to manager Brian Snitker.“(Young) will be available for the club (virtually),” Snitker said. He’s chosen to opt out, we respect that. The Braves did not disclose why Young is higher risk. The Braves did not disclose why Young is higher risk.The Braves extended Young, along with the rest of their coaching staff, through 2021 in February.Beloved by players, Young has coached for the Braves since 2018. The 53-year-old Young is in the high-risk category for COVID-19. Braves first base coach Eric Young Sr. has decided to step away from his role for the 2020 season, manager Brian Snitker told reporters (including Gabriel Burns of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution). Among MLB's best third basemen: a pair of stars who got huge deals with new teams -- and two others who have been the subject of trade rumors. Eric Orlando Young Sr. (born May 18, 1967) is an American former Major League Baseball second baseman and left fielder. He was previously with the Diamondbacks (2010-12) and Rockies (2014-16). “He’ll be in constant communication with DeMarlo and the outfielders.”Snitker and Young had a long conversation on Friday.“It was a tough decision for him,” Snitker said. Braves first base coach Eric Young Sr. has opted out of the 2020 season, according to manager Brian Snitker. We’ll miss him dearly because of what he brings inside this clubhouse, the energy. Gabriel Burns, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Braves first base coach Eric Young Sr. has opted out of the 2020 season, according to manager Brian Snitker. “He’s a gamer. Hale joined the organization in 2019 after coaching with the Rangers, Red Sox, Orioles and Blue Jays from 2005-18. He played college baseball and college football for Rutgers University. Snitker and Young had a long conversation on Friday.