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Plagued with injuries and needing to add bats to their organization, the New York Mets made a trade on Tuesday evening, acquiring outfielder Cameron Maybin from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for cash considerations.
Maybin, an MLB veteran and member of the 2017 World Series champion Houston Astros roster, is no stranger to the big leagues. He was drafted in the first round of the 2005 MLB draft by the Detroit Tigers.
In his 14-seasons in the league, Maybin has spent time with Detroit Tigers, Miami Marlins, San Diego Padres, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Angels, Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees, and most recently the Chicago Cubs in 2020.
During the 2020 season between the Tigers and Cubs, Maybin batted .247/.307/.387/.694. Through 10 games at the Triple-A level to being the 2021 season, Maybin is hitting just .103, but will provide some much needed big league depth to this Mets team.
The Mets announced that Maybin has been assigned to Triple-A Syracuse, for now, but it will likely only be a quick stay and he should see him in the big leagues sooner rather than later.
