Tigers GM not looking for another outfielder

After bringing Cameron Maybin back to the Detroit Tigers last week in a trade with the Atlanta Braves, Tigers general manager Al Avila doesn't envision adding another outfielder to his roster anytime soon.

"Sitting here today, I don't have anything," Avila told James Schmehl of the MLive.com. "So, it's doubtful."

Though Maybin hasn't played corner outfield since 2007, his rookie season, Avila suggested the 28-year-old might see some time in left in 2016, likely allowing Anthony Gose to retain his job as the everyday center fielder.

"I know he's played mostly center, but we feel he can play left if we wanted him to," Avila said. "Really, that's going to be a decision up to (manager) Brad (Ausmus) and his staff once we get going (to see) how he fits best."

Maybin has far more experience in center than Gose, but neither dazzled defensively in 2015, as both finished among the bottom-five center fielders in defensive runs saved and ultimate zone rating.

"Some people feel he should be playing center and Gose in left. Some people feel he should be playing left and Gose in center," Avila said. " ... That's the beauty of (Maybin) - we feel good about him either way."

While it remains unclear how Ausmus will deploy the two, newly minted All-Star J.D. Martinez is slated to patrol right field, with 25-year-old Tyler Collins poised to open the season as Detroit's backup outfielder. For now, Avila is content with that configuration.

"I don't have anything now, and I don't foresee anything," Avila said, "but you never know. Between now and the end of spring training, something could still happen. Just like any position, really."