Maybin (thumb) hopes to play Monday at Seattle, reports Jason Beck of MLB.com.

EDGE Analysis

Maybin has missed four games after spraining his left thumb while diving to make a catch. The thumb is still swollen, so the team may err on the side of caution and wait for a complete recovery before putting him back between the lines.

Maybin (thumb) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

It's Maybin's fourth straight absence due to the thumb injury, as he's still tending to some swelling with the digit. Tyler Collins will again cover center field while Maybin continues to recover in advance of Monday's series opener with the Mariners.

Maybin (thumb) remains out of the Tigers' lineup Saturday, according to MLB.com's Jason Beck.

EDGE Analysis

Maybin was still dealing with some swelling in his thumb as of Friday night, and that appears to be the case again Saturday. Maybin's next chance to play will come Sunday in the final game of the Tigers' current series with the Mets.

Maybin (thumb) is not in the starting lineup for the second straight day on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Maybin hurt his thumb on Wednesday and hasn't seen the field since. He is still considered day-to-day and expects to avoid the disabled list. Tyler Collins will get the start in center field for the Tigers on Friday.

Maybin has been diagnosed with a mild thumb sprain on his left (glove) hand and is day-to-day, Matthew Mowery of the Oakland Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

He hurt his thumb on a dive in Wednesday's game, but the ultrasound revealed no tissue damage, so he may only miss a game or two. Apparently the team decided to give him the day off Thursday before seeing the results of the tests. Andrew Romine is starting in center field and hitting eighth Thursday.

Maybin is out of Thursday's lineup after hurting his finger on a dive in Wednesday's game, Matthew Mowery of the Oakland Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The team has not released details on the injury, but manager Brad Ausmus said they were evaluating Maybin's finger after Wednesday's game, and his absence from the lineup Thursday likely means he is still ailing. Andrew Romine is getting the start in center field and hitting eighth Thursday.

Maybin went 3-for-5 with two RBI and scored three runs Friday against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

After sitting out four games with a strained back, Maybin made up for lost time by filling the stat sheet against the Astros. He's now scored three-plus runs in three games this season, all of which have come during July. A wrist injury delayed the start of Maybin's season to mid-May, but he's been a hit machine since returning. His .332 average is astronomically higher than his .257 career mark.

Maybin is in Friday's lineup against Houston.

EDGE Analysis

Maybin had been dealing with a strained back, but will be batting second in Detroit's series opener against the Astros. After sitting out four games, Maybin will look to continue his strong performance at the plate against the right-handed Collin McHugh.

Maybin (back) remains out of the lineup Wednesday, Katie Strang of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maybin will sit out for the fourth day in a row while he continues to recover from his strained back. It's not clear when he will be ready to play again, but he will get at least one more day to rest and recover with the Tigers off Thursday. Tyler Collins will get the start in center field Wednesday for the second straight day.

Maybin (back) will sit for a second straight day Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Dealing with a strained back, Maybin is considered just day-to-day with the issue. In his absence, the Tigers will trot Tyler Collins out to man center field, batting ninth.