Detroit Tigers Designated attacker Miguel Cabrera is in the twilight of a prominent career that could end after this season.
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Cabrera said he is uncertain about whether he will compete after 2022 due to health reasons.
“I don’t feel well right now,” Cabrera said. “I’m trying to do whatever I can to get out there and play, but I don’t feel really good at the moment.”
The 39-year-old has been worn down by a knee injury as he gets older, forcing him to take some time out of action in 2022. Cabrera has played two decades in the MLB, which is sure to take its toll. some wear and tear. the most qualified players. Still, Cabrera played 90 of Detroit’s 106 games entering Thursday.
If this season is Cabrera’s last, he will become one of the best players baseball has ever seen. His 3,074 hits are the 25th most in MLB history. He’s also 27th on the all-time home run list with 506 long balls, and has four batting titles and a Triple Crown on his resume.
Aside from pulling in his 3,000th hit in April, Cabrera has struggled for most of this season. Going into Thursday, the two-time MVP hit .271 with just four hosts, 36 RBIs and 87 hits. While the Cabrera’s .271 average is respectable, he’s missing the power department and his .657 OPS is by far the lowest of his career.
Cabrera is under contract for $32 million next season and will lose that money if he decides to retire after this year. Regardless of Cabrera’s future, he will almost certainly be in the baseball team’s Hall of Fame one day.
