Buster Posey Injury: Updates on Giants Star's Status and Return

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is battling an injury after taking a liner off his catcher's mask against the Miami Marlins.

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Posey Exits vs. Marlins

Wednesday, July 1

Andrew Susac would replace Posey, per Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News. Posey went 1-for-2 before exiting.

Entering Wednesday's game, Posey was hitting .304 with 12 home runs and 54 RBI in 75 games played.

The Giants have been taking steps to protect Posey's bat long term by playing him more at first base while still letting him catch on occasion because his value behind the plate is so much greater. He's played at least 147 games each of the last three years, which includes two World…