Miguel Cabrera

Miguel Cabrera is out of the Tigers' lineup with back tightness.

Fantasy Impact

This is the second straight game that Cabrera will miss with the injury. Cabrera is considered day-to-day for now, but it wouldn't been surprising to see the veteran hit the disabled list if the issue persists.

Miguel Cabrera was removed from the game Saturday night due to lower back tightness. The Tigers released their line-up for today and he was not listed.

Fantasy Impact

Cabrera appears to be held out of todays game due to the injury he suffered on Saturday night. The information coming out of the Tigers clubhouse is that he is listed day-to-day. Owners should seek other options for today and continue to monitor his status.

Miguel Cabrera finished 1-for-4 with a run scored in the Tigers' 7-5 loss to the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

Miggy's dramatic decline this year may be unfairly triggering visions of a swan song but there is no denying this season shaping up to be statistically his worst since his 87 game rookie year. Slashing all career lows at .255/.341/.411 with only 13 home runs and 53 RBIs in 99 games, Cabrera is certainly hard to cut from your roster given his impeccable Hall of Fame track record but perhaps even harder to justify with so many strong options at first base.

Miguel Cabrera went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in the Tigers 5-2 route of the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact

Cabreras' roller coaster season continues as his batting average has dropped to .254 on the year. He is still on pace to finish the season with 24 home runs and 87 RBIs. Cabrera will look to get the ball rolling today against LHP Wade Miley who is carrying a 9.06 ERA since June.

Miguel Cabrera went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in the 13-1 win over the Astros.

Fantasy Impact

Cabrera has hit for base in five out of the last six games. The power numbers and offensive production has not been there this season. Cabrera is batting .259 on the year with 13 home runs and 50 runs batted in.