Cabrera, Martinez See First Spring Action In Minor League Game

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Detroit sluggers Miguel Cabrera and Victor Martinez came out swinging in minor league games Saturday, their first live pitching of the spring.

Cabrera singled in his first three at-bats and Martinez hit a long home run against Houston Astros prospects.

Both are expected to be designated hitters in Sunday's split-squad games with Martinez going to Kissimmee to face the Atlanta Braves and Cabrera staying at home against the Washington Nationals.

Tigers manager Brad Ausmus wasn't putting any timetable on when either could take the field or even than one at-bat in a live game.

"I'm not concerned about their hitting," Ausmus said. "They hit well today but I'm not ready to throw a parade. We have two weeks to go and I am more concerned about their agility and their running."

Cabrera underwent surgery to remove a bone spur from his right ankle and had a stress fracture repaired in his right foot.

He said he was just happy to get on the field against a real opponent.

"I felt good," he said. "My timing was good but my eyes were almost going too fast. I just have to see how it feels (Sunday)."

Martinez, who had surgery after tearing his meniscus in his left knee while playing catch in January, said the home run felt great.

"I think I am ready now for major league pitching," Martinez said. "I remember how it feels now."

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