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MLB Injury Updates: Tigers Woes, Mike Trout Exits Early

By Nick Fustor

May 22, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers head trainer Kevin Rand and manager Brad Ausmus check on first baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) after getting hit with the pitch during the seventh inning of the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Leon Halip-USA TODAY Sports
May 22, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers head trainer Kevin Rand and manager Brad Ausmus check on first baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) after getting hit with the pitch during the seventh inning of the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Leon Halip-USA TODAY Sports /
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Tigers Worried About Zimmermann, Cabrera Should Be Fine

Jordan Zimmermann’s groin injury could potentially be serious. Mandatory Credit: Leon Halip-USA TODAY Sports
Jordan Zimmermann’s groin injury could potentially be serious. Mandatory Credit: Leon Halip-USA TODAY Sports /

The Detroit Tigers saw two of their top players fall to injury in a 9-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on May 22.  Miguel Cabrera and Jordan Zimmermann exited the game early, as Cabrera left with a bruised left knee while Zimmermann suffered a groin injury.

Detroit manager Brad Ausmus is reportedly more concerned about Zimmermann’s groin injury as the team has yet to receive MRI results, per Brendan Savage of MLive.com.  Zimmermann has without a doubt been the Tigers best starter this season, as he’s posted a 2.52 ERA with a 1.14 WHIP in 60.2 innings.

While the extent of the injury is unclear, Savage noted that the Tigers have several options in Triple-A, including the rehabbing Shane Greene.  Jason Beck of MLB.com wrote that Greene could simply slot into Zimmermann’s spot in the rotation, while top prospect Michael Fulmer – who replaced Greene in the rotation – could keep his spot in the rotation for the time being.

Greene struggled in three starts this season with a 6.28 ERA, but his 3.63 FIP is much more indicative of how he should pitch going forward.  Fulmer has had a rocky start to his big league career, posting a 5.13 ERA with a 1.63 WHIP in five starts, but impressed throughout the minors last season.

As for Cabrera, the Tigers don’t seem to be too concerned with his knee.  The 33-year-old was hit by a slider from Rays pitcher Dana Eveland, and left the game after making his way to first base. Ausmus said he was simply his in a nerve, and pain shot down his leg, per Kyle Beery of MLB.com.

Cabrera has been one of the Tigers best hitters once again this season, as he’s slashing .315/.388/.537 with nine homers and 26 RBI.  He should return to the lineup in short order.

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