Cubs trade Cameron Maybin to Mets originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
The announced Tuesday they've traded veteran outfielder Cameron Maybin to the Mets for cash considerations.
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Maybin originally joined the Cubs last August in a trade deadline move with the Tigers. The respected veteran hit .250/.304/.365 in 56 plate appearances last season.
The Cubs brought Maybin back in February on a minor-league deal and he began the season on the alternate site roster. The 34-year-old joined Triple-A Iowa when the minors season got underway this month, going 4-for-39 (.103) in 10 games.
Maybin was a solid depth piece for the Cubs, who only have four true outfielders on their roster. But Kris Bryant's versatility offers manager David Ross a fifth outfield option, along with Joc Pederson, Jason Heyward, Ian Happ and Jake Marisnick (who is on the injured list).
Maybin gives New York two former Cubs outfielders, along with Albert Almora Jr.