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Mariners acquire outfielder Cameron Maybin

Miami Marlins' Cameron Maybin hits a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, July 15, 2018, in Miami. Photo: Associated Press/Brynn Anderson


SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners have acquired outfielder Cameron Maybin from the Miami Marlins for minor league infielder Bryson Brigman and international slot money. Maybin is batting .251 with three homers and 20 RBIs in 99 games this season, but he’s batting .329 with a .912 OPS since June 29. He is expected to be the center field replacement for Guillermo Heredia, who is hitting .229 with a .314 on-base percentage and 22 runs scored.

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