With a bleak outlook on the 2018 season, the Detroit Tigers and their fans took solace in this glimmer of light; Miguel Cabrera, ailed by injuries in seasons past, was healthy, happy, and rearing to get back to his old form. Unfortunately, after one fateful swing on a Tuesday evening in June, the Cabrera comeback tour was postponed. He underwent season-ending biceps surgery, and only played in 38 games.
The 2019 Tigers are hoping that the comeback will be for real this time around.
Heading into last season, Cabrera reported to Lakeland after a 2017 marred by a back injury and, in turn, uncharacteristically lackluster numbers.