The Tigers declined Cabrera's $30 million option for 2024 on Friday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This was a formality, of course, as Cabrera will receive an $8 million buyout and head into retirement. The future Hall of Famer will finish his career with 511 home runs, 3,174 hits, two MVPs and one triple crown.

Cabrera went 2-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run, two runs scored and two total RBI in Wednesday's suspended contest against the Royals, which resumed Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

With Cabrera wrapping up his incredible career this weekend, the veteran showed a flash of his vintage form to reach 511 career home runs, which moves him into a tie with Mel Ott for 25th all time. He hasn't looked like a feared slugger often this season, though, as he only has four long balls and a .661 OPS. Cabrera has nine total home runs the last two years after reaching double figures every season during his career previously except for 2018, when he only played in 38 games due to injury.

Cabrera is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Cabrera finished out the completion of Wednesday's suspended game earlier in the day Thursday, but he'll start on the bench for the regularly-scheduled contest. The future Hall of Famer is expected to start all three games this weekend versus the Guardians before riding off into retirement.

Cabrera (leg) is not in the lineup Saturday against the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Cabrera played Friday after exiting the game Thursday due to a fouling a ball off his leg. He will get more rest Saturday with Andre Lupicius entering the lineup and Kerry Carpenter taking the designated hitter role.

Cabrera (leg) is in the lineup as Detroit's designated hitter Friday versus the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Cabrera made an early exit from Thursday's win over Oakland after fouling a ball off his leg, but the injury won't cost him any playing time. Cabrera has logged hits in six of his last seven games, going 8-for-26 with three RBI in that span.

Cabrera (leg) will be in Friday's lineup against the Athletics, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cabrera exited Thursday's game in Oakland after fouling a ball off his leg and a fracture was quickly ruled out. Manager A.J. Hinch did say it's possible Cabrera will be scratched from the lineup if he's too sore.

Cabrera exited Thursday's game against the Athletics after fouling a ball off his lower leg, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cabrera was replaced in the sixth inning, but the Tigers later clarified that there is no sign of a fracture. He's expected to be evaluated further after the game, and more details should emerge at that point.

Cabrera is not in the lineup Sunday against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Javier Baez will take a turn in the DH role while Zack Short plays shortstop. Cabrera went 4-for-9 with two RBI across the first two games of the Tigers' three-game weekend series in Anaheim.

Cabrera (knee) is at designated hitter and batting sixth versus the Reds on Tuesday in his return to the lineup.

EDGE Analysis

It's the first start since Friday for Cabrera, who has dealt with a sore knee lately. The future Hall of Famer carries a lowly .653 OPS into Tuesday's action.

Cabrera is out of the lineup Sunday versus the White Sox due to a sore knee, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's not considered a serious issue and Cabrera is expected to return to action Tuesday following Monday's scheduled team off day. Javier Baez will serve as the Tigers' designated hitter in Sunday's series finale against Chicago. Zach McKinstry is playing shortstop.