The future Hall of Famer became the 100th MLB player to reach 2,500 hits, and the eighth to do it by his age-33 season. He reached the mark with a single in the third inning at Progressive Field.
The Tigers are in a tough battle for a postseason spot. The Indians have run away with the AL Central, but there are still wild card spots up for grabs.
Cabrera, who is one of the best players in the modern era, also became the 56th player to reach 1,500 RBIs earlier this season.