The heart and soul of the San Francisco Giants is ready to call it a career. Catcher Buster Posey will reportedly announce his retirement Thursday, ending a fantastic 12-year run with the franchise, according to The Athletic's Andrew Baggarly.
Posey, 34, returned for the 2021 MLB season after opting out in 2020. He experienced a resurgence at the plate, hitting .304/.390/.499, with 18 home runs, over 454 plate appearances. That performance resulted in Posey making the National League All-Star team for the first time since 2018.
In his final season, Posey played a key role in the Giants' surprising run to the playoffs.