This May Explain His Disappointing Play: Cabrera Has Herniated Disks

Miguel Cabrera (file photo)

This has been a very very disappointing season for Tigers' MIguel Cabrera, who has been hitting around. 250.

Now, there may be some explanation.

MRI results show Cabrera’has two herniated disks in his back, reports Chris McCosky of The Detroit News.  Manager Brad Ausmus announced after the Tigers’ 10-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.

"The treatment is to be determined," Ausmus says. "We're not ruling out the possibility he can play again this season. But I am sure it would be in a designated-hitter role."

Only six games are left. The Tigers are last in their division, 36 games out of first.