Detroit Tigers lineup: Miguel Cabrera returns after back injury

Michael Fulmer takes mound against Matt Andriese

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TAMPA BAY, Fla. – Miguel Cabrera is back in the Detroit Tigers' lineup Tuesday after leaving Sunday's game early due to lower back tightness.

Cabrera suffered a back injury while playing for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic this summer. Though he didn't miss any games at the beginning of the season, he was lifted in the eighth inning Sunday for a pinch runner against the Indians.

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After an off day for the team Monday, Cabrera will return to first base and the familiar No. 3 spot in the lineup.

Here's the full starting nine for the Tigers:

  • Ian Kinsler, 2B
  • Nicholas Castellanos, 3B
  • Miguel Cabrera, 1B
  • Victor Martinez, DH
  • Justin Upton, LF
  • Tyler Collins, RF
  • Alex Avila, C
  • JaCoby Jones, CF
  • Jose Iglesias, SS
  • Michael Fulmer will take the mound for his third start of the season. The Rays will counter with right-hander Matt Andriese, who's coming off a quality start against the Yankees.

    First pitch is at 7:10 p.m.


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