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Miguel Cabrera Clarifies Plans for 2023: ‘I’m Not Going to Retire’

Just a day after implying that he was unsure if his health would allow him to return for another year, Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera set the record straight on his plans for 2023, telling the Detroit News that he intends to return for a 21st season.

Cabrera’s confirmation comes after he told reporters Thursday that he was struggling with the physical toll of another year in baseball. At the age of 39, the 12-time All-Star implied that he was dealing with ongoing knee issues that had left him unsure if his body could handle another season.