MLB Weekly Digest April 25th Edition: Tigers Cabrera Reaches 3,000 Hits

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The last week in MLB was about a player reaching a significant career milestone, a starting pitcher in the National League signing a multi-year extension.

A pitcher in the American League will need to undergo season-ending surgery.

Detroit Tigers Miguel Cabrera Becomes 33^rd Member of 3,000-Hit Club

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera reached a significant milestone in Saturday’s contest against the Colorado Rockies as he became the 33^rd member of the 3,000-hit club.

The 7th player in Major League history with 500 home runs and 3,000 hits. pic.twitter.com/7RtGWyl3Xv

— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 23, 2022

The milestone occurred during his first at-bat in Game 1 of a doubleheader with a one-out single off Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela.

Cabrera became the seventh player in major-league history to collect 3,000 hits and 500 home runs, joining Hank Aaron, Albert Pujols, Willie Mays, Eddie Murray, Alex Rodriguez, and Rafael Palmeiro.

Cabrera reached the milestone in vintage fashion as he laced an 86-mph pitch into right field.

Following the special moment, other members of the 3,000-hit club welcomed Cabrera into the exclusive group.

The 3,000 Club welcomes you, @MiguelCabrera! pic.twitter.com/6RcDqaLO4M

— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 23, 2022

The Miami Marlins also gave Cabrera congratulations on the accomplishment.

3,000 for Miggy.

Congratulations, @MiguelCabrera! pic.twitter.com/NRHpnMPr8L

— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) April 23, 2022

He spent the first five seasons of his career with the then-Florida Marlins, collecting 842 hits in 720 games.

Cabrera is bound for Cooperstown when he becomes eligible, as he has had a tremendous career filled with unforgettable moments.

He will be remembered as one of the best right-handed hitters in history.

Colorado Rockies Sign Starting Pitcher Kyle Freeland to Five-Year Contract Extension

The Colorado Rockies have signed starting pitcher Kyle Freeland to a five-year contract extension, according to a team announcement.

SIGNED & OFFICIAL: @KFREE_21 is back for another 5‼️ pic.twitter.com/iiczGxrNBD

— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) April 19, 2022

The contract is worth $64.5 million and includes a sixth-year player option, per sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN.

Left-hander Kyle Freeland and the Colorado Rockies are in agreement on a five-year, $64.5 million contract that includes a sixth-year player option, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN. Freeland, a homegrown player and Denver native, is staying home through at least 2026.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) April 19, 2022

The $17-million player option for Freeland depends on whether he can throw at least 170 innings in 2025, per Jon Heyman of MLB Network.

Kyle Freeland and Rockies agree on $64.5M, 5-year deal. If Freeland throws 170 innings in 2025, it’s his option to stay in Denver for $17 million additional, making it $81.5M. @JeffPassan 1st

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) April 19, 2022

Freeland can opt out of the deal following the 2024 season if he finishes top five in the Cy Young voting in 2022 or 2023, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Source: If Freeland places in top 5 in Cy Young voting in 2022 or ‘23 he can opt out after 2024 season. https://t.co/YcCsxSnxXR

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) April 19, 2022

Freeman has posted a 4.27 ERA in 668 innings pitched over six seasons with the Rockies.

He has also compiled a 115 ERA+, 4.53 FIP, and a 1.41 WHIP.

Freeman has shown he can be a decent starting pitcher during his time with the Rockies.

The team made a wise decision by signing him to a team-friendly extension.

Baltimore Orioles Starting Pitcher John Means Will Undergo Tommy John Surgery

The Baltimore Orioles will be without starting pitcher John Means for the rest of the 2022 campaign.

After undergoing multiple MRIs, Means tweeted that he needs to undergo Tommy John surgery on Saturday.

https://twitter.com/JMeans25/status/1517898380936200195?s=20&t=fGVhL2AiksufWJ4gXIPEzQ

For precautionary reasons, Means was removed from his April 13 start against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Then, he was placed on the injured list two days later with a left elbow strain.

Means posted a 3.38 ERA in eight innings pitched (two starts) with seven strikeouts, two walks, zero home runs allowed, a 117 ERA+, and 2.04 FIP.

The Orioles losing Means for the entire 2022 MLB season is a significant loss as he was solid for the team last year.

He compiled a 3.62 ERA in 146 2/3 innings pitched (26 starts) with 134 strikeouts, 26 walks issued, 30 home runs yielded, a 126 ERA+, 4.62 FIP, and 1.03 WHIP.

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