Detroit Tigers legend Miguel Cabrera undecided if he’ll play additional this season

Detroit Tigers Nice Miguel Cabrera for the primary time on Thursday stated it may very well be the ultimate season of his Corridor of Fame profession.

Cabrera, who has confronted well being issues in 2022, has beforehand said that he desires to play till the tip of the 2023 season, when he owes $32 million within the remaining 12 months totally assured. of the contract.

“I’ve to speak to my agent, I’ve to speak to GM, I’ve to speak to folks [to] see what’s going to be the plan for subsequent 12 months,” Cabrera advised reporters forward of Detroit’s recreation with a go to Tampa Bay Rays. “We don’t know proper now. We’re centered on as we speak. We’ll go day-to-day and see what occurs. I’m not fascinated with subsequent 12 months. I’m fascinated with attempting to finish well being. on this 12 months . “

The 39-year-old stated he has suffered from knee ache in latest weeks and can solely play each different day throughout Detroit’s six video games.

“It’s important to perceive your physique,” says Cabrera. “I perceive my physique and I perceive my place now on this workforce. I’m positive. I’ll maintain working. Each time they offer me an opportunity to play, I’ll exit on the pitch and provides my finest. . That’s the underside line. That’s the necessary factor. And it’s a possibility for the younger lads right here to get some extra golf equipment and see what we now have in retailer for subsequent 12 months.”

Cabrera made historical past earlier this 12 months, scoring his 3,000th shot to change into the seventh member of the five hundred HR/3,000 stroke membership.

Nevertheless, after a 5-star month, Cabrera’s numbers have returned to earth. Getting into Thursday, he has dropped .271 / .321 / .336 with 4 dwelling runs and 36 RBIs this season. And he has solely had three primary hits in his final 21 video games.