Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera was diagnosed with two herniated disks in his back following an MRI exam, according to Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press.
He left Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins with tightness in his lower back, via Mike Berardino of the Pioneer Press.
Cabrera's injury comes during the worst season of his MLB career. He's batting .249 with 16 home runs and 60 RBI in 130 games. His .399 slugging percentage is also more than 100 points below his career average (.