Thu, 05 Mar 2015 07:07:37 -0800

Detroit Tigers 1B Miguel Cabrera (ankle) is close to progressing to running outside. He's running on an anti-gravity treadmill at 72% weight. Once he gets to 80%, he'll be ready for outside running.

Fantasy Tip: Cabrera has been one of the first picks in most fantasy drafts the last few years, but age and wear and tear could drop him to the middle of the first round. That would be a nice gift for those picking 5-7.

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| Source: MLB.com - Jason Beck

Mon, 02 Mar 2015 14:49:58 -0800

Detroit Tigers 1B Miguel Cabrera (ankle, foot) took batting practice on the field for the first time this spring Monday, March 2, and said he felt good.

Fantasy Tip: Cabrera remains an elite MLB hitter despite some injury concerns as he ages. He might not even end up missing time at all, so unless he suffers some sort of setback in camp, expect him to come off the board in the middle to end of the first round of fantasy baseball drafts.

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| Source: Detroit Free Press - Anthony Fenech

Sun, 01 Mar 2015 07:29:49 -0800

Detroit Tigers 1B Miguel Cabrera (ankle, foot) ran on a treadmill Saturday, Feb. 28, and is feeling better, according to manager Brad Ausmus.

Fantasy Tip: Cabrera still has several weeks to prepare for the regular season, so owners should monitor his progress during spring training. He should be an option in the first round of fantasy drafts if he does not suffer any setbacks.

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| Source: Detroit Free Press - Anthony Fenech

Mon, 23 Feb 2015 14:06:30 -0800

Detroit Tigers 1B Miguel Cabrera (ankle, foot) arrived at training camp Monday, Feb. 23, and said he felt no pain and there were no issues with his right foot. He will begin running on an AlterG anti-gravity treadmill sometime this week, and he wants to be ready for opening day.

Fantasy Tip: It is unlikely Cabrera misses enough time to significantly hinder his year-end numbers, and he might not miss time at all. He is still an elite hitter, and he should be considered a first-round pick in fantasy drafts. Keep checking back for updates on his progress leading into the season, but it currently appears he'll miss minimal time, if any.

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| Source: Detroit Free Press - Anthony Fenech

Mon, 23 Feb 2015 10:52:13 -0800

Detroit Tigers 1B Miguel Cabrera (ankle, foot) is unsure if he'll be ready for opening day. "I think it's too early to say that so we'll see what happens," Cabrera said.

Fantasy Tip: With uncertainty surrounding Cabrera, he has fallen to the end of the first round in fantasy baseball drafts. If he doesn't have any setbacks for the rest of spring, there's a great chance that he'll be ready sometime in April, though. However, Cabrera's injuries leave many wondering if his decline is coming.

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| Source: MLB.com - Anthony Fenech

Sun, 22 Feb 2015 08:58:03 -0800

Detroit Tigers 1B Miguel Cabrera (ankle, foot) has been hitting and is not dealing with any pain, according to manager Brad Ausmus.

Fantasy Tip: It appears Cabrera is making progress, but it is still not known if he will be ready for the start of the regular season. Cabrera should still be selected at some point in the first round of most drafts even though he could miss time early.

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| Source: Detroit Free Press - Anthony Fenech

Wed, 18 Feb 2015 13:16:22 -0800

Detroit Tigers 1B Miguel Cabrera (ankle, foot) is expected to be ready for opening day after he was cleared for "non-impact exercises." He can now begin hitting, throwing and running after being examined by foot specialist Dr. Robert Anderson, who performed foot and ankle surgery on Cabrera this offseason. Anderson's evaluation showed "a good progression of healing."

Fantasy Tip: Cabrera is no longer a surefire overall No. 1 fantasy baseball pick. That designation now belongs to Mike Trout. However, Cabrera is still going in the latter part of the first round. The news on his injuries is great, but we still need to see how he performs this spring. If a setback occurs, you can be sure that he'll fall completely out of the first round in 12-team setups.

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| Source: ESPN.com

Tue, 17 Feb 2015 16:45:11 -0800

Updating a previous report, Detroit Tigers 1B Miguel Cabrera (ankle, foot) underwent a CT scan Tuesday, Feb. 17. The results will be reviewed Wednesday, Feb. 18.

Fantasy Tip: Cabrera remains one of the top fantasy hitters in the game, and more should be known soon about the likelihood of him being ready for opening day.

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| Source: MLive.com - Chris Iott

Mon, 16 Feb 2015 10:51:11 -0800

Updating a previous report, Detroit Tigers 1B Miguel Cabrera (ankle, foot) will have a follow-up exam that is expected to include a CT scan on his foot to check on its healing. His foot is the main concern, since it was the more serious surgery. Cabrera should be cleared for baseball activities if his foot is healed, but he might not be at the same level of activity as the rest of the players during spring training, as he'll have to catch up from a conditioning standpoint. He has been limited in weight-bearing exercises to let his foot heal. Cabrera's status for opening day may be in question if he needs more time to heal, but the team currently expects him to be ready for the April 6 opener or shortly thereafter.

Fantasy Tip: Because of his injuries, Cabrera is falling to the late first round in fantasy baseball drafts. Depending on his checkup tomorrow, though, he could be justified as a strong pick in the middle of the first round, or he'll fall even further, possibly into the early second round of 12-team leagues.

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| Source: MLB.com - Jason Beck

Thu, 12 Feb 2015 17:12:20 -0800

Detroit Tigers 1B Miguel Cabrera (ankle) will see doctors Tuesday, Feb. 17, at which time the team expects to have a clearer prognosis.

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| Source: MLive.com - Chris Iott