Miguel Cabrera is an MLB legend who has won and achieved everything there is to win. Cabrera has broken multiple records during his 20 years in the league. And established himself as one of the greatest batters baseball has ever seen. Furthermore, Cabrera has achieved what all baseball players dream of and that is winning the World Series.
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Over the last few years, Cabrera’s output has steadily declined due to aging and a variety of injuries. During the 2022 season, Cabrera had one of his least impactful seasons as a player. And this has led him to make a very sad announcement recently.
Miguel Cabrera is retiring after the 2023 MLB season
The 2023 MLB season will be the last year we see Miguel Cabrera play in the league. Cabrera has confirmed that it will be his last season with the Detroit Tigers and in the MLB. The MLB’s official Twitter account confirmed his retirement in a post they shared.
One last ride.
Miguel Cabrera has announced that the 2023 season will be his last. pic.twitter.com/aiyc8CDXqI
— MLB (@MLB) November 29, 2022
Cabrera has said that he wishes to be healthy for his last season with the Tigers and to contribute in any way possible. The fans are sad to see Cabrera go but have thanked him and are cheering for him in his last season.
It’s bittersweet and such an honor to have witnessed this man have the career he has since I was a little girl. One last ride. Cheers Miggy 🥺✨
— Kalysta (@KalystaTavares) November 29, 2022
And on to a 1st ballot HOF!
— David Alexander (@14dalexander) November 29, 2022
https://twitter.com/Trevor4CyYoung/status/1597451344822300677?s=20&t=VY7Xln_MeNUPEbBXBpBc8Q
Give him his final dance
— stroud szn (@JacobMc977) November 29, 2022
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https://twitter.com/MotorCitySaint9/status/1597384716189327363?s=20&t=VY7Xln_MeNUPEbBXBpBc8Q
https://twitter.com/BatyRBW/status/1597384593535303681?s=20&t=VY7Xln_MeNUPEbBXBpBc8Q
End of an era
— Alex | It's over ✌️ (@AliesMLB) November 29, 2022
Cabrera will be hoping to stay healthy and play as much as he can during his final season. Although he may not be able to play the way he used to, Cabrera can still contribute to the game. Fans will be excited to see him play as it will be the last time they get to see this legend suit up.
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In the last two years, Cabrera has broken a lot of records and set individual milestones. But injuries and aging have affected his output as a player. In addition to this, Miguel Cabrera is in the last year of a deal he signed in 2014 and will want to see that out before retiring.
Why is Cabrera retiring?
Although he hasn’t stated specific reasons for his retirement. Miguel Cabrera is most likely retiring due to injuries, aging and being in the last year of his contract. Injuries have hampered Cabrera’s ability to contribute and be available in recent years. Additionally, his age has caught up with him and he can’t play at the highest level anymore.
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Although it will be sad to see Cabrera go, his last year with the Tigers will be nice to watch. What do you think about Miguel Cabrera’s retirement, are you sad or do you think it was time?