The role of Miguel Cabrera for 2023 remains unseen, the Arizona Fall League starts today and Gregory Soto hits 30 saves in our Monday Detroit Tigers notes.
Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera has been headlining the news over the last several days. The first time he came up was when new President of Baseball Operations Scott Harris confirmed Cabrera will be back in 2023.
A.J. Hinch confirmed what Tigers president Scott Harris told Mitch Albom on Friday: Miguel Cabrera will be back next year.
Hinch: "We expect Miggy to be here. We expect him to do his part in the offseason to prepare himself to be healthy and productive and the icon that he is."
— Jason Beck (@beckjason) October 1, 2022
The reaction on Twitter was mixed, as some thought it was a waste of a roster spot. However you feel about it, there is an entire off-season to go before any real conclusions can be made. But the sense is his role will be changing.
Geez, Tigers … A lot of would-be credibility headed out the window, just as a new GM takes over, with this Cabrera 2023 fantasy …
— Lynn G. Henning (@Lynn_Henning) October 1, 2022
Miguel’s 1000th home game at Comerica Park
The Tigers final home game on Sunday saw Cabrera reach another milestone. It was his 1,000th game at Comerica Park. He went 2-for-4 with an RBI. Eric Haase homered for the second day in a row, and Victor Reyes added a home run in the 8th.
Another day, another @ehaase3 homer! pic.twitter.com/EBuFGkyixT
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) October 2, 2022
It’s been 10 years?
In the last bit of Miguel Cabrera news, 10 years ago today, he secured the first Triple Crown since Carl Yastrzemski in 1967. Cabrera produced an impressive stat line to achieve the award: .330, 44 HR, 139 RBI. Aaron Judge is chasing the Triple Crown right now, but he is trailing Minnesota’s Luis Arraez by four points (.315 to .311).
10/3/2012: Miguel Cabrera officially secured the Triple Crown with a .330 average, 44 home runs, and 139 RBI on his way to winning AL MVP honors. Here are some of his homers from that historic performance. #Tigers #DetroitRoots (via Ryan Schwark) @BaseballBros @TigersHistory pic.twitter.com/31smBLs7mg
— MLB Daily Dingers (@MLBDailyDingers) October 3, 2022
Gregory Soto joins Willie Hernandez
Left-hander Gregory Soto earned his 30th save of the season in Sunday’s win. He becomes the ninth Detroit Tigers pitcher to hit 30 saves in one year, and the first left-hander with a 30-save season since Willie Hernandez in 1985.
Gregory Soto becomes the first left-hander to have 30 saves since Willie Hernández in 1985 and the 9th Tigers' pitcher to hit 30 saves in a season. Detroit wins 5-2.
— Rogelio Castillo (@rogcastbaseball) October 2, 2022
Detroit Tigers in Arizona Fall League update
On Monday, several Detroit Tigers prospects made their Arizona Fall League debut. Colt Keith, who is one of the more talented infield prospects in the Tigers system, had two hits, a walk, and an RBI. Prior to a shoulder injury, Keith was hitting .301/ .370/ .544 in 48 games. Parker Meadows, who put himself back on the Tigers prospect map this year, hit a long home run.
Parker Meadows is ready to go!
The @tigers' No. 16 prospect takes Quinn Priester deep for his first @MLBazFallLeague home run. pic.twitter.com/ceVhhHA6GV
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) October 3, 2022
The @MLBazFallLeague is underway!
No. 6 @tigers prospect Colt Keith plates No. 3 @dbacks prospect Jordan Lawlar for the Salt River Rafters. pic.twitter.com/leTGP4BYQU
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) October 3, 2022
Sleepless in Seattle
Detroit finishes up the season with a three game series starting tonight in Seattle. Here are the scheduled pitching matchups. (All times EST)
Monday: RHP Bryan Garcia (3-2, 3.29 ERA) vs RHP George Kirby (8-4, 3.21 ERA) 9:40PM start time
Tuesday Game One: LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (5-5, 4.02 ERA) vs LHP Marco Gonzales (10-15, 4.14 ERA) 6:10PM start time
Tuesday Game Two: TBD vs. RHP Chris Flexen (8-9, 3.64 ERA) start time unknown
Wednesday: LHP Tyler Alexander (4-11, 4.72 ERA vs TBD 4:10PM start time.
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