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Cubs acquire Maybin from Tigers for prospect

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The Detroit Tigers traded outfielder Cameron Maybin to the Chicago Cubs, the team announced Monday.

Chicago sent infield prospect Zack Short to Detroit in exchange.

Maybin slashed .244/.311/.415 with one homer in 14 contests for the Tigers this season. The 14-year veteran also played for the Miami Marlins, San Diego Padres, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Angels, Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners, and New York Yankees.

Short was the No. 21-ranked prospect in the Cubs' system, according to MLB Pipeline.

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