Some have suggested that Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera should sit out the All-Star Game to rest his ailing back, MLive.com reports Sunday. Manager Jim Leyland never suggested that, however.
"No," Tigers manager Jim Leyland said. "That was never an issue."
Cabrera did remove himself from consideration to participate in the Home Run Derby, but was always expected to play in the Midsummer Classic.
The defending American League Most Valuable Player and Triple Crown winner will be making his first All-Star start. He's batting .367 with 30 home runs and 95 RBI entering Sunday.