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Justin Maxwell | Outfielder

Team: Houston Astros
Age / DOB:  (29) / 11/6/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 222
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Astros activated OF Justin Maxwell from the 15-day disabled list.
Maxwell, out since April 23 with a fractured hand, hit .128 (5-for-39) with one home run and five RBI in 11 rehab games between Double- and Triple-A. The 29-year-old is expected to return as a member of the starting lineup, but Astros manager Bo Porter has indicated that he may see playing time in a corner outfield spot, as he likes what Brandon Barnes brings defensively in center field. Jun 18 - 8:49 AM

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Justin Maxwell - OF - Astros

Astros manager Bo Porter suggested Friday that Justin Maxwell (hand) may not be the starting center fielder when he returns from the disabled list.

Maxwell is still locked into a starting job, but could be used in one of the corner outfield spots. "I'm going to say that he will start. I'm not going to say it will be at center field," Porter said. "Brandon Barnes has done a great job there. He will warrant some continued playing time. That's why we've had Maxwell play some places beside center field [during his rehab assignment]."
Source: Astros.mlb.com
Jun 15 - 10:38 AM
Justin Maxwell - OF - Astros

Astros manager Bo Porter said Tuesday that Justin Maxwell's struggles during his rehab assignment will not have an impact on his starting job.

Maxwell, who is currently working his way back from a fractured hand, is 1-for-21 with eight strikeouts through six games with Double-A Corpus Christi. "When you start talking injury-wise, you just want to make sure that physically, the guy is able to perform and he's not having any setbacks from a health standpoint," said Porter. "I'm not worried about any other aspects." It's not clear when Maxwell will be activated from the disabled list, but he'll be the Astros' starting center fielder upon his return.
Source: Astros.mlb.com
Jun 12 - 9:02 AM
Justin Maxwell - OF - Astros

Justin Maxwell (hand) is 0-for-17 with eight strikeouts through five rehab games with Double-A Corpus Christi.

Making matters worse, Maxwell was scratched from Monday's lineup due to illness and has been dealing with food poisoning over the past few days. The 29-year-old was originally expected to play his final rehab game on Tuesday, but the Astros figure to give him a little more time to get well and shake the rust. He has been sidelined since late April with a fractured left hand.
Source: Houston Chronicle
Jun 11 - 11:52 AM
Justin Maxwell - OF - Astros

Astros manager Bo Porter said Justin Maxwell (hand) will be his starting center fielder when he returns from the disabled list.

Brandon Barnes has been pretty productive, but it's not a surprise that the 'Stros will go back to Maxwell, who could be activated as soon as next week. J.D. Martinez will be the club's left fielder, while Barnes and Jimmy Paredes will fight for playing time in right.
Related: J.D. Martinez, Jimmy Paredes, Brandon Barnes
Source: Brian T. Smith on Twitter
Jun 3 - 8:25 PM
Justin Maxwell - OF - Astros

Justin Maxwell (hand) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Tuesday with Double-A Corpus Christi.

Maxwell fractured his left hand when he was hit by a pitch on April 24, but he's ready to return to game action. He figures to rejoin the Astros' lineup by the middle of the month.
Source: Brian T. Smith on Twitter
Jun 3 - 5:47 PM
Justin Maxwell - OF - Astros

Justin Maxwell (hand) expects to begin a minor league rehab assignment next Wednesday with Class A Quad Cities.

Maxwell, who fractured his left hand on month ago, took 20 swings in the cage on Friday without discomfort. He's likely looking at a return in early June.
Source: Brian McTaggart on Twitter
May 24 - 5:04 PM
Justin Maxwell - OF - Astros

Justin Maxwell (hand) hit 15 balls off a tee and took 30 soft-tosses on Monday.

Maxwell is no longer wearing a brace on his fractured left hand and is progressing steadily. He's scheduled to have a routine X-ray on Tuesday to see how the healing is coming along. The outfielder should make a late May/early June return if all goes well.
Source: Astros.mlb.com
May 20 - 9:02 PM
Justin Maxwell - OF - Astros

Justin Maxwell (hand) ran and played catch Thursday and is expected to begin swinging a bat next week.

Maxwell had the protective cast removed from his fractured left hand on Tuesday and is ramping up his baseball activities slowly but surely. Barring a setback, he should be ready for activation before the end of the month.
Source: Houston Chronicle
May 10 - 10:07 AM
Justin Maxwell - OF - Astros

Justin Maxwell had the protective cast removed from his fractured left hand on Tuesday afternoon.

Maxwell is expected to begin light baseball activities in 7-10 days. He should be back before the end of May.
Source: Brian T. Smith on Twitter
May 7 - 4:43 PM
Justin Maxwell - OF - Astros

Justin Maxwell will undergo an X-ray mid-week to determine how much his fractured left hand has healed.

If the healing is sufficient, Maxwell could begin a rehab assignment in mid-May, putting him on pace to return at the beginning of his protected 4-6 week timetable. "I can’t change what happened. The only way it’s going to get better is through healing. … The more positive you are in your attitude, the quicker it’s going to heal," said Maxwell. "I’m just looking forward to Tuesday or Wednesday and seeing what it’s looking like and hopefully everything’s going well."
Source: Houston Chronicle
May 5 - 10:03 AM
Justin Maxwell - OF - Astros

Justin Maxwell will be sidelined 4-6 weeks with a non-displaced fracture in his left hand.

It was reported Thursday that Maxwell would miss four weeks, but evidently it's possible it could be a bit longer. He will not require surgery, but it's unclear when he'll be allowed to start swinging a bat again.
Source: Brian McTaggart on Twitter
Apr 26 - 2:32 PM
Justin Maxwell - OF - Astros

Justin Maxwell (hand) is expected to be sidelined for four weeks.

Maxwell has a non-displaced fracture in his left hand, so he will not require surgery. The outfielder should be able to start swinging again in a few weeks and could be back in the Astros' lineup by the end of next month.
Source: Brian T. Smith on Twitter
Apr 25 - 6:21 PM
Justin Maxwell - OF - Astros

Astros placed OF Justin Maxwell on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured left hand.

It's not clear at this point how long he will be sidelined. The Astros will call up Robbie Grossman prior to Wednesday's game, and they could use him as the regular center fielder. They also have Brandon Barnes and Rick Ankiel as possible options in center.
Apr 23 - 11:42 PM
Justin Maxwell - OF - Astros

Justin Maxwell left Tuesday's game after the fourth inning after being hit on the left hand by a pitch.

Maxwell stayed in the game to run, but he was removed in the top of the fifth when the Astros went back on defense. The club will probably an update on his status before long.
Source: Brian T. Smith on Twitter
Apr 23 - 9:54 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Jason Castro
2Carlos Corporan
1B1Carlos Pena
2B1Jose Altuve
SS1Marwin Gonzalez
2Ronny Cedeno
3B1Matt Dominguez
LF1J.D. Martinez
CF1Justin Maxwell
2Brandon Barnes
RF1Trevor Crowe
2Jimmy Paredes
DH1Chris Carter
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Bud Norris
2Lucas Harrell
3Jordan Lyles
4Dallas Keuchel
5Erik Bedard
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jose Veras
2Wesley Wright
3Hector Ambriz
4Josh Fields
5Jose Cisnero
6Paul Clemens
7Travis Blackley
8Edgar Gonzalez
9Alex White
10Wade LeBlanc