The Detroit Tigers are set to welcome a familiar face back to town.
Cameron Maybin, who came up through the Tigers’ system as a top prospect and returned for the 2016 season, is close to signing back with his original team.
The two sides are closing in on a major league deal, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The signing would make Maybin the front-runner to start in right field.
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Maybin, 32, is a lifetime .