A quick look at the ailments of Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera in recent seasons. Kirkland Crawford, Detroit Free Press
Miguel Cabrera has a message for fans critical of his power numbers this season: Don’t worry about it.
Coming off an injury-shortened 2018, in which Cabrera hit three home runs in 157 plate appearances, the Detroit Tigers slugger and former Triple Crown winner entered Saturday’s game against the Kansas City Royals with one homer in 112 at-bats.
Splitting time between first base and designated hitter, Cabrera’s average continues creeping toward .300 — he had 33 hits, for a .