Maybin, Sborz placed on the DL
May 18, 2006 - Midwest League (MWL1)
West Michigan Whitecaps News Release
PEORIA, IL - West Michigan outfielder Cameron Maybin has not played in a Whitecaps game since May 7 due to an injury to his right index finger. On Thursday was placed on the disabled list, retroactive to May 16. The Detroit Tigers have also moved right-handed relief pitcher Jay Sborz to the DL.
Maybin has been scratched from the Whitecaps starting line up three times since the problem with his finger first appeared on May 8. He has missed the last eight games did not make the trip to Peoria with the team.
This is the first professional season for Maybin who was the top draft pick of the Tigers in 2005. Maybin was the 10th overall selection last year and currently is fifth in Midwest League with a .330 batting average and is tied for the league lead with 4 triples. He is tied for the team lead with 6 stolen bases and has 7 doubles, a home run and 19 runs batted in.
Sborz was chosen by the Tigers in the second round of the 2003 draft. He last pitched on Saturday in game one of a doubleheader in Lansing. Sborz was injury-free Saturday, but since has developed pain in his right shoulder.
This is the second season for Sborz with the Whitecaps. He pitched in 21 games for West Michigan last year. This season, Sborz began the year at extended spring training and joined the Whitecaps on April 29.
In three relief appearances Sborz has gone 1-0 with a 5.40 ERA. He has allowed 3 runs on 8 hits in five innings with 4 walks and 4 strikeouts.
No players have been added to the Whitecaps active roster, which currently stands at 23, two below the Midwest League maximum.
The Whitecaps play at Peoria Thursday night. First pitch is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The Whitecaps Pre Game Show begins at 7:20 p.m. on 1340 AM WBL, the Whitecaps Radio Network and at wbbl.com.
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