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Cubs bring back Cameron Maybin to boost outfield depth

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Looking to round out the outfield picture, the Chicago Cubs have brought back veteran outfielder Cameron Maybin on a minor-league deal with an invite to big league camp.

Chicago acquired Maybin from Detroit at the trade deadline last summer for minor leaguer Zack Short and he appeared in 18 games for the Cubs in the shortened season. Long a pretty suspect offensive player, the veteran finished the year with an 87 OPS+, including an 80 OPS+ with the North Siders.

He faces an uphill battle if he wants to earn a spot on this roster.