Miguel Cabrera was joking with teammates when it was reported that he plans to forgo his postseason bonus because "I just want the ring," a Major League Baseball Players Association official says.

Cabrera is expected to sign the necessary forms and receive his postseason bonus money, according to sources.

USA Today Sports reported that Cabrera was sitting at his locker Wednesday when teammate Max Scherzer approached him with the paperwork that would allow him to collect his postseason check.