The Los Angeles Angels have acquired Cameron Maybin from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for right-hander Victor Alcantara.

The Angels, who plan to play Maybin in left field, also announced that they will exercise Maybin's $9 million contract option for 2017.

Cameron has spent his entire career as a center fielder.

He hit a career-best .315 with four homers, 43 RBIs and 15 stolen bases in 94 games for the Tigers last season.

"Being on this team, with the way they play baseball and constantly have guys moving, whether it's hit-and-run or stealing bases or bunting, I think I fit in with this style of play really well," Maybin said. "I'm looking forward to playing for Mike Scioscia. I've enjoyed watching how he manages from afar. I look forward to being part of that poetry in motion."