Detroit — Cameron Maybin, a former No. 1 pick of the Tigers (10th overall) who was traded away in the deal that brought Miguel Cabrera to Detroit, is back where he started.
Tigers general manager Al Avila acquired Maybin, primarily a center fielder, from the Braves Friday for left-handed pitchers Ian Krol and Gabe Speier.
The move most likely precludes the Tigers from re-signing free agent outfielder Rajai Davis, and sets up an interesting scenario for spring training. Anthony Gose was expected to be the club's center fielder in 2016. Will Gose move to left field? Will Maybin, a right-handed hitter, be platooned in left field (with Tyler Collins), as well as center, the way Davis was last season?