Cardinals C Molina plans to retire in 2020
Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina said he plans to play out the three years remaining on his contract and retire from baseball at the end of the 2020 season.
"Three more years, that's it," Molina said at the Cardinals' Winter Warmup Fanfest.
Molina, who evolved into the face of the St. Louis franchise as a defensive pillar and All-Star, signed a three-year extension worth $20 million per season last March. Molina, 35, previously said it would be his final contract.
The eight-time All-Star and eight-time Gold Glove winner is working closely with his heir apparent, Carson Kelly, and is expected to gradually shift to a shared or platoon role.
Molina in entering his 15th season with the Cardinals. He will be 38 when his current contract ends.
The Cardinals drafted Molina in the fourth round of the 2000 draft.
--Field Level Media
