Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera underwent an MRI exam on his right knee on Saturday, one day after leaving a game due to soreness.
Cabrera, who refused to speak to reporters prior to Saturday’s game against the Atlanta Braves, departed Friday’s game in the sixth inning.
Cabrera won’t play again in the series against the Braves as the Tigers wait to learn the severity of the injury.
“Obviously, over the last few days he’s gotten a little sore,” Detroit manager Ron Gardenhire told reporters prior to Saturday’s game. “Trying to run balls out and all those things. He’s been trying to play through and get his treatment. Now, let’s just get it checked out and see why.”
Cabrera, a two-time American League MVP, is batting .284 with just two homers and 22 RBIs in 54 games this season. The 11-time All-Star has experienced issues trying to push off with his legs as he swings the bat.
Cabrera, 36, played in just 38 games last season due to a season-ending biceps injury. He is a career .316 hitter with 467 homers and 1,657 RBIs in 2,318 games with the then-Florida Marlins (2003-07) and Tigers.