Love it or hate it, Yadier Molina will be back with the St. Louis Cardinals for the 2022 season. The deal, announced on Tuesday, gives Molina a raise over his 2021 salary up to $10 million in what will be his final season officially.

Is Yadier coming back?

Officially. Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina signed a 1-year extension for his 19th season next year, but then, that's it. 2022 will be Molina's final ride. "It will be my final season," Molina said Wednesday.

What's happening with Yadier Molina?

Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina confirmed Wednesday that he plans to retire at the end of the 2022 season after signing a one-year, $10 million extension with St. Louis on Tuesday. "Yes, yes, it will be my final season." -- Yadier Molina when asked by @hochman on Zoom if 2022 will be his last year in the majors.