Tigers' Miguel Cabrera Confirms He Will Retire After 2023 MLB Season

The curtain call will take place in the campaign in 2023.

He said on Monday that he will retire after the season.

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Miguel Cabrera also said he'd like to stay involved in Tigers organization and help young players once his own playing career is over.

"I have time to decide, but my goal is to stay in baseball, try to help, because I love baseball," he said.

Cabrera was a full-time designated hitter last season, and injuries have seen the once fearsome hitter manage just 45 homers over the past five seasons. He hit 88 homers in a two-year period between 2012 and 2013 when he was at his lowest point.

He will be a first baseman in the Hall of Fame.

The 39-year-old is a 12-time All-Star, two-time MLB Most Valuable Player, seven-time Silver Slugger, four-time batting champion, one-time World Series champion and in 2012 became the first triple crown winner.

He is one of seven players in MLB history to have at least 500 homers and 3000 hits.

Despite the questionable legitimacy of Palmeiro's and Rodriguez's accomplishments, it's one of the most exclusive clubs in baseball history.

Such questions have not been asked about Pujols, who came through the steroid era unscathed. The players argue that they are the best hitters of their era.

Pujols will be a first baseman in the Hall of Fame after a 22-year career. He's going to be induct one year later.