Which current major leaguers will have their numbers retired?

A six-time All-Star who has finished in the top three in MVP voting three times, Goldschmidt has already left an unmistakable mark on the brief history of Diamondbacks baseball. He is second all time in numerous offensive categories for the franchise, including games played, batting average, hits, runs scored, doubles, home runs and runs batted in, behind only Luis Gonzalez, whose No. 20 was the first jersey retired by the franchise in 2010. If Goldschmidt does sign the type of lucrative extension with the franchise that could be on the table soon, his name hanging from the rafters will immediately become nothing more than a formality.

The Red Sox have increasingly made exceptions to the tight requirements of number retirement in recent years for players such as Carlton Fisk, Pedro Martinez, David Ortiz and Johnny Pesky, citing their specific contributions to Red Sox culture. It is hard to not see Pedroia in that vein as well, as the scrappy and productive second baseman has been invaluable in the team’s two World Series wins since 2007, has picked up both an MVP and Rookie of the Year, and is eighth all time on Boston’s career hits list.

It may seem a bit of a leap to a conclusion to think that at 26, Bryant could already be due for such an esteemed honor. But this is not just any regular case of homage being paid: This is due given to a man who was the driving force in breaking the longest championship dry spell in professional sports history. Bryant was NL MVP in the Cubs’ championship season of 2016 and has already topped 100 home runs in his fourth season. He has a long career ahead of him on the North Side; one where he will be considered among the inner circle of Cubs when it's all said and done in 15 or so years.

Another beloved figure at the center of the Cubs’ revitalization, Rizzo is one of the most beloved Cubs of all time already. His production at the plate along with his phenomenal personality make him one of the most likeable players in the game, and that is intensified even further within the walls of Wrigley Field. Again, Rizzo was a centerpiece part of bringing the elusive World Series trophy back to the Cubs, which will land him the highest honor possible on a flag above Wrigley one day.

Maddon’s arrival in Chicago in 2015 was arguably the most pivotal point of the turnaround in Chicago — next to that of Theo Epstein three years prior. The duo has been the on- and off- field brain trust of the most resounding turnaround in baseball history, dragging the Cubs out of the dredges of MLB.

The only uniform Votto has ever known is that of the Reds, where he has been one of the most persistent offensive threats in baseball since his debut in 2007. Votto is the Reds’ all-time leader in on-base plus slugging and outright on-base percentage, which he has led the majors in seven of his 10 seasons. The 2010 NL MVP has hung in with the club during some substantial ups and downs while regularly affirming his commitment to sticking it out with the franchise during a prolonged rebuilding effort.

The Tigers struck gold when they landed the prized young slugger from the Marlins ahead of the 2008 season, as he has grown into one of the great hitters of all time in the decade since. In 2012, he became baseball’s first Triple Crown winner since 1967. A two-time AL MVP and four-time batting champ, Cabrera helped carry the Tigers to a World Series appearance in 2012. By the time his contract concludes in 2023, he will have 18 years with the organization.

Although he has since taken his talents to Houston, Verlander remains arguably the most dominant pitcher in Tigers history. He won both the AL Cy Young and MVP honors in 2011 when he went 24-5 with a 2.40 ERA and 250 strikeouts. Verlander is the franchise’s all-time leader in WHIP at 1.19, second all time with 2,373 strikeouts and his .616 winning percentage is fourth in Tigers history.

As recently as five years ago, the idea of Yost being considered for such an honor could have inspired outrage in Western Missouri. But much has changed in that time, as Yost helped guide the Royals to a pair of stunning World Series appearances in 2014 and 2015, which concluded with the franchise’s first title in 31 years. Yost is both the franchise’s longest-tenured and winningest manager of all time.

A top prospect made good and a loyalist to boot, Gordon’s time in K.C. has coincided with the complete resurrection of the franchise. A five-time Gold Glove winner and three-time All-Star, Gordon stood as the franchise’s star player during its ascension up the ranks of the American League. He sealed his career commitment to Kansas City when he signed a four-year, $72 million extension following the Royals’ 2015 World Series victory.

Perez became the foundation player amid a time of great turnover in Kansas City, the type of loyalty that leads to local legend. The venerable backstop has been the heart and soul of the Royals throughout their recent run of success. A six-time All-Star, four-time Gold Glove winner and World Series MVP in 2015, Salvy has permanently entrenched himself among the K.C. greats.

While Pujols’ salad days were definitely in St. Louis (more on that later), moving to Anaheim was a massive event for the franchise. Many of the definitive milestone moments for Pujols came in an Angels uniform, most notably his 500^th and 600^th home runs as well as his 3,000th hit. While the same type of winning era that surrounded him in St. Louis has not followed him west, Pujols’ time in L.A. still stands as a mile marker for the organization.

Baseball’s longest-tenured manager, Scioscia has captained the dugout in Anaheim for 19 years now. During that time he has managed over 3,000 games for the Halos and has over 1,000 more victories than any other manager in club history. A two-time AL Manager of the Year, Scioscia became the first manager in history to win a division title in six of his first 10 seasons, a run that included the Angels’ lone World Series victory in 2002.

While Trout has finally reached the same age as the number he wears across his back, there is no question that No. 27 will never be issued again in Anaheim. Still well short of his 30^th birthday, Trout is the greatest player in Angels history. Seven years into his career, the two-time AL MVP is already in the franchise’s top five in hits, runs scored, RBI, doubles, home runs, stolen bases, batting average and has a host of other honors as well.

In the history of Dodgers baseball, the exploits of Kershaw on the pitching rubber can best be compared only to those of Sandy Koufax, a legendary presence who was once thought to be beyond reproach. However, like Koufax, Kershaw is a three-time Cy Young Award winner, along with picking up MVP honors in 2014. Eventually, he will have something else in common with his dominant southpaw predecessor — when his No. 22 joins Koufax’s along the third deck of Dodger Stadium.

No player in baseball is more tightly interwoven into the fabric of his franchise than Mauer is in Minnesota. A native of St. Paul, the Twins took the hometown star with the first-overall pick in the 2001 draft. Mauer has gone on to play his entire career in front of his neighborhood fans, became a three-time batting champ, a six-time All-Star and the 2009 AL MVP. He went as far as to buck convention of jumping ship from his small-market team, inking an eight-year extension in 2010 to stay home and reaffirm his dedication to being a lifelong Twin.

Injuries have derailed what was shaping up to be a special career for Wright, but he has remained one of the cornerstone figures in Mets history all the same. Wright has been captain of the Mets since 2013 and is a seven-time All-Star. Since breaking in with the team in 2004, Wright has gone on to set new franchise career highs in over 10 categories, including hits, RBI, runs scored and total bases.

Following his midseason announcement that 2018 would be his final season, Utley’s return to Citizen’s Bank Park took on brand new meaning. The heart and soul of a Phillies team that won five straight NL East titles, highlighted by a World Series win in 2008, Utley embodied everything that is loved and admired in Philly sports. The rugged second baseman was an All-Star six times in his 13-year Phillies tenure and formed one of National League’s best middle infield duos ever with Jimmy Rollins.

In recent Pirates history, there is a simple dividing mark: before and after McCutchen. Before McCutchen arrived in Pittsburgh, the Pirates were arguably among the worst franchises in professional sports, posting a losing record in 20 consecutive seasons. Things turned around with McCutchen at the heart of the Pittsburgh outfield, and during his MVP season of 2013, the Pirates returned to the postseason for the first time since 1992. Pittsburgh topped 88 wins in each of the next three years, with McCutchen remaining a spotlight in breaking the darkness over the team’s fortunes.

Although it is often hidden underneath his rotating series of jackets, windbreakers and hoodies, Bochy’s No. 15 has found its final resting place in San Francisco. The on-field architect of three World Series titles over a five-year time span, Bochy has become one of baseball’s most revered managers and tacticians. He is 11^th all time in managerial wins, which includes 959 with the Giants along with an additional 36 in the postseason.

With a trio of World Series wins, an NL MVP Award, Rookie of the Year honors and a batting title to his credit, success has hovered around Posey with a regularity that few players in history can relate to. Posey has become one of the essential players in the distinguished history of the Giants, a franchise that is likely to be the only one he ever suits up for. A generational talent behind the plate, Posey’s .307 career batting average is fourth-best among catchers all time.

A man whose reputation is steeped in about as much myth as is possible in today’s overexposed world of sports, Bumgarner is truly a legend in his own time — and way. "Mad Bum" is a true legend of the fall, playing a massive part in each of the Giants' recent ownership of the World Series hardware. His signature performance came in 2015 when he allowed just one earned run over 21 World Series innings, including a five-inning relief appearance to clinch the series in Game 7. With a 4-0 World Series record and a shiny 0.25 ERA to boot, Bumgarner is already putting the finishing touches on his legacy a year shy of turning 30.

He is called "The King" in Seattle and for good reason: No pitcher has ever surpassed his works in Mariners history. Since breaking in as a teenager, he has spent his entire career growing his court with the organization. Hernandez is the franchise leader in wins, strikeouts and innings pitched while owning the team’s lowest ERA and WHIP. Along the way, he has tossed a perfect game, worked an immaculate inning, twice owned the lowest ERA in the American League and was crowned AL Cy Young winner in 2010.

Molina has been the constant hand that has guided the Cardinals' run of success over the last decade. A nine-time All-Star and eight-time Gold Glove winner, Molina has been one of the game’s premier defensive presences over his 15-year career. Traditionally, the Cardinals reserve retired number rights for players who reach Cooperstown, a destination that Molina’s is surely destined for.

During his 11 years as a Cardinal, Pujols became one of the most feared and accomplished hitters in the history of the game. A three-time MVP and two-time World Series winner in St. Louis, he is in the inner circle of performers in the franchise’s distinguished history. When his days in Anaheim are done, his No. 5 will place fittingly alongside Stan Musial’s No. 6.

Due to their youth as a franchise, the Rays are yet to have what you would call a true "lifer" in their organization. Longoria has a chance to become that first true long-term member of the team to have his number hung up. Although he was dealt away to the Giants following the 2017 season, his commitment to the franchise went unquestioned. Longoria is the franchise’s all-time leader in home runs, doubles and RBI by a wide margin, as well as in a handful of other categories.

After spending the first half of his career as a productive but often average player with the Dodgers and Mariners, Beltre made himself a Hall of Famer once he reached Arlington. Beltre has hit over .300 and has averaged over 25 home runs, 30 doubles and 90 RBI with the Rangers, while chasing down 3,000 hits in the process. He is a fiery and fierce competitor who is beloved by his teammates, and the Rangers have finished lower than second place only once during his eight-year stint.

Bautista’s time in Toronto saw him go from little-known middle infielder to the most dominant power hitter in the game. Bautista slugged 288 home runs in his decade north of the border, including consecutive years of leading the American League, in 2010 and 2011. "Joey Bats," now with the Mets, resides in the top 10 of nine different offensive categories and endures as one of the most popular players in Blue Jays franchise history.  

Breaking in with the Nationals shortly after the franchise’s relocation from Montreal, Zimmerman is the heartbeat of D.C. baseball. Zimmerman’s consistency has carried him to the top of the franchise's all-time leaderboard in hits, runs scored, home runs, RBI, extra-base hits and total bases. His 14 seasons are the most for one player in the history of the Expos/Nationals.

Although he already brought a Cy Young pedigree with him when he joined the Nationals in 2015, Scherzer has ascended to another level since. A winner of consecutive Cy Young Awards since 2016 with a third possibly on the way, Scherzer has affirmed himself as the best pitcher in the game as well as in Nationals history. With Bryce Harper’s days potentially numbered in D.C., Scherzer is in line to be the face of the franchise moving forward.