PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — The San Diego Padres say they have reached a deal with Cameron Maybin that goes through at least 2016.
The 24-year-old Maybin was traded to the Padres in November 2010 from the Marlins in exchange for two relief pitchers.
He was named the team’s most valuable player in 2011 after he hit .264 with nine homers and 40 RBIs and stole 40 bases in a career-high 137 games.
The deal includes a team option for 2017. Financial terms were not disclosed.
“Cameron has certainly emerged as a core player,” general manager Josh Byrnes said in a news release. “During his time with the Padres, he has impressed us with his player and with his character. He has shown us that he is committed to the Padres, and we are happy to secure his rights through 2017.”
Maybin would have been arbitration eligible after this season and eligible for free agency in 2016.
