Venezuelan MLB great Miguel Cabrera has made a surprising return to the Detroit Tigers preseason camp, this time in a new role as a special assistant. The potential future Hall of Famer retired at the end of last season but the Tigers made sure to keep him in the organization by offering him a position as an assistant.
Cabrera, who played 21 seasons in the Major Leagues, expressed his excitement to be back at camp and bring his energy and joy to the field. Manager AJ Hinch welcomed him with open arms, acknowledging the positive impact he will have on the team.
In other news, 21-year-old right-hander Jackson Jobe impressed in his preseason debut with the Tigers, showcasing his talent with a 101.8 mile per hour pitch. Jobe, who was the third pick in Detroit’s 2021 amateur draft, struck out two batters in a perfect ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins.
Unfortunately, the Tampa Bay Rays faced a setback as right-hander Taj Bradley was ruled out of his scheduled start due to tightness in his pectoral muscle. The Rays are hopeful that the injury was caught early and will not lead to any serious complications.
Overall, it has been an eventful start to the preseason camp with Cabrera’s return, Jobe’s impressive debut, and Bradley’s injury scare. Baseball fans will be eager to see how these developments unfold as the season approaches.