Oakland Athletics infielder Eric Chavez met with team officials today, and it is likely that he will announced that he will not play again this year, as opposed to saying that he’s ready to hang it up for good. Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle says that Chavez has his own personal “Brett Favre” rule. He will “wait until he’s been away at least two years before making any such decision official.”

Chavez has been out most of the year with a neck injury. He also has shoulder discomfort. He wanted to try to play again this season, but the injuries prevented him from doing so.

The 32-year-old has been limited to designated hitter duties this season. He is in the final year of his six-year, $66 million contract, and the A’s are unlikely to pick up his $12.5 million option for next season. Rather, they will likely pay his $3 million buyout.

There were rumors back in May that indicated that he was retiring. At the time Slusser found out via text message that Chavez was not retiring.

Chavez originally injured his neck during a Spring Training drill. He underwent an MRI exam earlier this season and the results were bulges in the C6 and C7 disks.

In 33 games this season, Chavez has hit .234/.276/.333 with one home run.