Cameron Maybin optioned to Double-A
After going 0-for-5 against the Astros this afternoon, Cameron Maybin’s bid to become the Marlins starting centerfielder came to an end. He was optioned to Double-A Carolina after the game, which essentially hands the job to Alejandro De Aza and Cody Ross.
Maybin, still 20 years of age, has had less than 70 at bats above Class-A ball, so a trip to Double-A will probably do more good than harm for the up and coming prospect.
“We still see him as the center fielder of the future,” president of baseball operations Larry Beinfest said. “He just needs to refine a few things and needs additional at-bats at the minor league level to work through some of those things, and then hopefully he’ll be our center fielder for a long time.”
Maybin’s not disappointed though. He just sees it as another step he has to take in his professional career.
“Just another step I have to take. I’ll work on some stuff and try to get back.”
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