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Vogelbach was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.

The 24-year-old failed to impress during his brief stay with the big club, collecting just two hits (both singles) while striking out four times in 14 at-bats. Vogelbach told the News Tribune that his "timing is off a little bit," but he felt he was seeing pitches well. It appears the Mariners are content to go with a combination of Danny Valencia and Taylor Motter at first base for the time being.

Cabrera (groin) is in the lineup Tuesday against the Indians.

Now that Cabrera is healthy, the Tigers are wasting no time getting the 34-year-old slugger back in their lineup. Cabrera is hitting third and starting at first base for Tuesday's outing against a Cleveland team that's starting Corey Kluber on the mound.

The Tigers activated Cabrera (groin) from the 10-day disabled list Tuesday.

After going through full baseball activities Monday without any issue, Cabrera has been cleared to rejoin the Tigers when first eligible to do so. The Tigers haven't revealed their lineup for Tuesday's game against the Indians, but it's expected that Cabrera will reclaim his usual duties at first base and assume a spot in the heart of the lineup. John Hicks, who performed well as the Tigers' primary first baseman while Cabrera was sidelined, was optioned to Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move.

Martinez fouled a ball off his left foot during an extended spring training game Monday but X-rays were negative, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

It was the "other" foot -- Martinez is currently working his way back from a sprained lisfranc ligament in his right foot -- and apparently no significant damage was done. That said, Martinez was sore coming out of Friday's extended spring game, and this incident may further delay his return to the outfield. Martinez will need to show ample mobility in the outfield before the Tigers active him.

Cabrera took batting practice, ran the bases and took grounders at first base on Monday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Cabrera took batting practice earlier this week, but the fact that he was able to tack on running and fielding components to his workout has to be a good sign that he's close to getting back on the field. He'll be eligible to come off the disabled on Tuesday, and it appears likely that Cabrera will be activated when that time comes.

Martinez (foot) indicated he was feeling sore after logging nine at-bats in an extended spring training game Friday, but could still play in another game Monday, Chris McCosky of MLive.com reports.

Martinez, who went 3-for-9 during Friday's game, took Saturday and Sunday off to receive treatment on his right foot, and the Tigers are hopeful that's all he'll need for the soreness to subside. Even if the Tigers decide to err on the side of caution and hold Martinez out Monday, it shouldn't be viewed as a major setback. While the fact that Martinez is facing pitching is encouraging, the Tigers may not have a clear idea of when he'll rejoin the big club until he tests out his foot by playing right field.

Martinez (foot) went 3-for-9 in an extended spring training game Friday, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Martinez continues to slowly make his way back from a sprained right foot that has kept him sidelined him since spring training. The 29-year-old may need a brief rehab assignment before activation, but he still remains hopeful to return sometime in May.

Vogelbach is not in the lineup Saturday against the Indians, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.

After going 2-for-12 (.167) in his first four games with the Mariners this season, Vogelbach will take a breather to clear his head. Danny Valencia will bat sixth and take over at first base in his stead.

Miller is not in the lineup Saturday against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Miller will take a seat for just the third time all year as the Blue Jays send southpaw Francisco Liriano to the mound. Daniel Robertson will slot in at second base in his stead. The 27-year-old hasn't quite snapped out of his early-season struggles at the plate, slashing just .217/.350/.361 with one homer in 83 at-bats.

Cabrera (groin) did some light jogging and took batting practice Friday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Barring any setbacks, it appears Cabrera should be activated from the disabled list when first eligible Tuesday. John Hicks should continue to fill in at first base until then.