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Cabrera (bicep) is in the lineup Wednesday against the Royals.

Cabrera will start at first and bat third just two days after going down with a strained bicep. Yordano Ventura will take the mound for Kansas City during Wednesday's series finale.

Vogelbach, 23, is hitting just .195/.381/.310 with two home runs in 87 at-bats with Triple-A Tacoma.

He had a .972 OPS at Triple-A prior to getting traded to the Mariners and has a .691 OPS since, although his excellent approach has still been on display. A .231 BABIP since the trade is primarily to blame for the low average, and the power will come eventually. The slow start in his new organization has essentially ruled out a promotion to the big leagues prior to September, however.

Choi is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners.

The 25-year-old Choi has logged all of two at-bats against lefties this season so his absence against Ariel Miranda is hardly surprising. Choi isn't getting it done against right-handed pitching, batting .165/.261/.361, and it would make sense if Nick Buss (also a lefty batter) ate into Choi's at-bats against righties moving forward.

Manager Brad Ausmus announced Tuesday that he doesn't expect Cabrera (biceps) to miss more than 2-to-3 days, Katie Strang of ESPN reports.

This is positive news all things considered after Cabrera exited Monday's game with a strained biceps. He'll miss Tuesday's lineup and very well could sit out Wednesday as a precaution, but the injury seems extremely unlikely to land Cabrera on the disabled list. Jarrod Saltalamacchia will take over at first base in place of Cabrera on Tuesday.

Cabrera (biceps) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals.

The Tigers will go without their best player Tuesday as Cabrera continues to recover from the biceps strain he suffered in Monday's tilt. Jarrod Saltalamacchia is set to take over in place of Cabrera at first base Tuesday. Cabrera's next chance to return to the lineup will come Wednesday, but the team has yet to comment on his availability or timetable.

Brantley underwent successful shoulder surgery Tuesday and is expected to make a full recovery in four months, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports.

Brantley was already ruled out for the season, but this report confirms there were no surprises with his surgery. He faces a lengthy recovery timetable, but if things go as planned, he should be ready to take the field when spring training begins in February.

Martinez went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Royals.

Martinez has hit four of his 16 homers since returning from an elbow injury on Aug. 3. The 28-year-old slugger is starting to regain the form he showed in a 38-homer 2015 campaign, reaching base in 11-of-12 games with eight extra base hits since coming off the Disabled List.

Cabrera has been listed as day-to-day with a strained bicep, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

What was initially believed to be a shoulder injury, turned out to be a strained bicep. Cabrera's availability for Detroit's coming games will determined by the severity of the strain, which should be known in the near future. The team considers him day-to-day for now.

Cabrera left Monday's game in the top of the fifth inning with a shoulder injury, Mike Mulholland of MLive.com reports.

Jarrod Saltalamacchia went in to replace the 33-year-old slugger after he hurt his shoulder. More information on the status of Cabrera's injury should be known after the game when Detroit's medical staff has a chance to further examine him; however, the team was seen wrapping Cabrera's shoulder after he was pulled from action. Cabrera had been dominant at the plate heading into Monday's contest, posting a .373/.397/.746 line with six home runs over the last 14 games.

Choi went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run homer, his fifth of the season, in Sunday's loss to the Indians.

Aside from the occasional power display, Choi hasn't appeared ready for the majors since being called up, hitting .168/.273/.368 through 95 at-bats. The Angels will keep running him out there, but there's little reason for him to be rostered right now in most fantasy leagues.