Detroit Tigers first basemen Miguel Cabrera suffered a ruptured tendon in his bicep during a loss to the Minnesota Twins, an injury that will cost him the 2018 season. Although the Tigers hold the modest three spot in the AL Central, they surprised some as this season was not expected to go well. However, with the loss of Miggy, Detroit is in for a long next couple of months.
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera will miss the remainder of the #MLB season after a ruptured biceps tendon and will have immediate surgery.
Cabrera suffered the injury in a loss against the Twins. pic.twitter.com/o1hJ0KelOV
— Nitrogen Sports (@NitrogenSports) June 13, 2018
When Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire was asked to comment on the 11-time All Star’s unfortunate injury, he said, “He feels bad, he feels really bad. He feels like he’s letting people down.” Miggy’s teammate Nicholas Castellanos also weighed in on the matter, saying “I knew that wasn’t good, but we didn’t find out how bad it was until after the game.”
As time progresses, Cabrera’s body seems to get weaker and weaker. Despite 0 trips to the DL in the first 12 years in the league, he has begun dealing with ailments more frequently since 2015:
Miguel Cabrera is reportedly out for the season after a suffering biceps injury Tuesday
Cabrera entered the majors in 2003 and didn't make his 1st trip to the DL until 2015, but he's been a more frequent visitor since pic.twitter.com/2XNlSUpdxx
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 13, 2018
This injury is a massive blow for the Tigers organization. Miguel Cabrera is a phenomenal player, perhaps even the best batter the MLB has seen in the last decade. He holds seven Silver Slugger Awards, two American League MVPs, and even won the Triple Crown in 2012. Cabrera has also led the majors in home runs and RBIs twice, as well as batting average four times. He is truly a remarkable player that has a natural capacity for the game.
In addition to his skills on the field, he is also valuable as a leadership presence. Miggy knows what it takes to win a championship, having done so in 2003 as a member of the Marlins. As a 16-year veteran, he understands what needs to be done for his team to succeed, and won’t allow his team to settle for mediocrity.
With Cabrera set to miss extended time, John Hicks is in line to be the primary benefactor from this blow to the Tigers lineup.
