Desperate times called for desperate measures. That’s why the New York Mets traded for one-time New York Yankees outfielder Cameron Maybin last month. With injuries to Michael Conforto, Brandon Nimmo and Kevin Pillar, the Mets acquired Maybin from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for cash considerations.
After starting with Triple-A Syracuse, the Mets quickly promoted the Maybin to the majors, where he struggled big-time, going 1-for-28 in nine games. That’s a .036 batting average, for those of you keeping score at home.
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So with Pillar back from the injured list, Newsday’s Tim Healey reports the Mets outrighted Maybin back to Triple-A on Thursday.
This could be the end of the line for the 34-year-old Maybin, a lifetime .254 hitter.
The 14-year major league veteran won the 2017 World Series with the Houston Astros. Maybin was originally the Detroit Tigers’ first-round pick (10th overall) in the 2005 MLB Draft. He played for the Yankees in 2019, hitting .285 with 11 home runs in 82 games.
Healey reports the Mets also sent down infielder Wilfredo Tovar. MLB Trade Rumors notes both Tovar and Maybin “have the right to refuse a minor-league assignment and elect free agency.”
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The Link LonkJune 04, 2021 at 04:49PM
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