Fact Check: Is Miguel Cabrera playing in 2023 All-Star Game? Exploring Tigers legend’s last chance for annual event

Miguel Cabrera is in the final season of what is almost undoubtedly a Hall of Fame career. He has announced he will retire following this season, which doesn't appear to have a postseason in its future for the Detroit Tigers.

Miguel Cabrera has made countless All-Star Games over his illustrious career, including last season. He's been one of the American League's best players for a long time. Was he invited to the game in his final season?

Unfortunately, no. Cabrera is in the midst of a very poor season and even though every team gets an All-Star representative, the first baseman selected is not a Tigers' player.

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Why Miguel Cabrera did not make the All-Star team

Miguel Cabrera's poor season is the main culprit behind him being left off the team. His 89 wRC+ and -0.4 fWAR are not even close to All-Star level numbers. Injury replacements have been coming in for both leagues, which means the slugger could eventually be added, but it's very unlikely.

Miguel Cabrera is not an All-Star

Even in his final year, he just wasn't good enough. However, the Legacy Selection, which was given to Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals and Cabrera in 2022, has not been extended to him this year.

Rob Manfred could still invite him through this method, but it seems as if it's not going to happen since he made it last year. Time will tell, though, with the All-Star Game coming soon.