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

San Francisco Giants star catcher Buster Posey had been out since June 4 with an inflamed nerve in his right thumb. However, he has been cleared to return to the lineup

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Posey Active vs. Dodgers 

Friday, June 10

The Giants announced Posey will play against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday.

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Injury Rare for Durable Posey

Posey has been an iron man of sorts for San Francisco in recent years, averaging 148 games played over the previous four seasons. Although he had a foot injury near the dawn of the 2016 campaign, it wound up being a mere day-to-day ailment.

The Giants have won three World Series titles since Posey became their full-time backstop. He also has the versatility to play first base when need be, so losing him for any period of time is especially detrimental on defense.

What makes Posey so valuable, though, is his prowess at the plate, as he has posted a career .307 batting average to date. Most catchers never hit that well, but the 29-year-old has proved for years he's exceptional in that area.

The Giants will need Posey to remain healthy as they look to build on their hot start.