Former Seminole Posey to sit out All Star Game

July 9, 2018

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (WCTV/RW) -- Although Buster Posey is situated to bat second on Monday against the Chicago Cubs, the San Francisco catcher, and former Seminole,

.

Posey is expected to receive an injection during the break to help his right hip inflammation.

He's expected to battle through the issue during the final two series of the first half, but manager Bruce Bochy believes Posey's power has been impacted by the issue, per Kerry Crowly of the San Jose Mercury News.

Posey is slashing .285/.367/.412 this year with five home runs and 27 RBI in 74 games. Posey

, and garnered his fourth-straight nomination this year.