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Alex Avila will start at first base Saturday in place of the injured Miguel Cabrera (calf).

Avila will start at first base Saturday in place of the injured Miguel Cabrera (calf).

Analysis:

Avila just returned from an injury of his own, but he will get the first shot at covering first base with Cabrera on the disabled list. The Tigers' plans for first base in Cabrera's absence are uncertain, but Avila will at least be part of the mix, even though Saturday's game will represent his first big league start at first base. He will hit fifth in the Tigers' batting order.

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