Detroit Tigers activate CF Cameron Maybin from DL

Detroit Tigers center fielder Cameron Maybin was activated from the 15-day disabled list prior to Sunday's game against the Boston Red Sox.

Maybin hasn't played since Aug. 3 due to a sprained left thumb. He suffered the injury while trying to make a diving catch.

Maybin was placed on the DL on Aug. 11, retroactive to Aug. 4. He is batting .322 with two homers and 29 RBIs in 233 at-bats this season.

The Tigers optioned shortstop Dixon Machado to Triple-A Toledo to open up a roster spot for Maybin. Machado went 1-for-9 in four games for Detroit.