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Cameron Maybin slides to make a catch in the Tigers' win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.

(Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers center fielder Cameron Maybin will get a day off Thursday with a sprained thumb, although test results showed no structural damage.

Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said Maybin is day-to-day and he could be used as a pinch-runner if needed on Thursday.

J.D. Martinez, who hit a pinch-hit home run on Wednesday, will start in right field and bat fifth Thursday.

The Tigers (59-48) are seeking their ninth win in a row and third consecutive sweep.

The Tigers scratched Victor Martinez from the lineup about two hours before game time. The team said he is being given an extra day of rest and he's not ill as was originally reported.

In the new lineup, Miguel Cabrera shifted to designated hitter, Andrew Romine moved from center to first base and Tyler Collins got the start in center field.

Tigers:

1. Ian Kinsler, 2B

2. Jose Iglesias, SS

3. Miguel Cabrera, DH

4. Nick Castellanos, 3B

5. J.D. Martinez, RF

6. Justin Upton, LF

7. Tyler Collins, CF

8. Jarrod Saltalmacchia, C

9. Andrew Romine, 1B

Pitching: RH Jordan Zimmermann (9-4, 3.95 ERA)

White Sox

Pitching: LH Jose Quintana (8-8, 2.89 ERA)