Maxwell underwent Tommy John surgery in July and won't return this season, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maxwell had been out of the lineup for Double-A Richmond since late June, but only got the surgery about a week and a half ago. He ends 2021 with a .211/.319/.351 slash line, two home runs, 12 RBI and seven runs scored in just 18 games between Richmond and Triple-A Syracuse when he was in the Mets' organization. The catcher hopes to continue his playing career, but at 30 years old, a return to the majors isn't that likely.

Maxwell was traded to the Giants in exchange for cash considerations Sunday, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Franciscoz reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maxwell has hit an abysmal .174/.355/.348 across 31 plate appearances at Triple-A Syracuse. He'll now report to Double-A Richmond following his trade to the Giants, per John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle. Maxwell does have ample experience as a major-league backstop, totalling 88 hits in 412 plate appearances with Oakland from 2016 to 2018.

The Mets reassigned Maxwell to their minor-league camp Wednesday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

New York was always expected to carry James McCann and Tomas Nido as its two catchers on the Opening Day roster, so Maxwell's demotion doesn't come as much of a surprise. The 30-year-old previously appeared in the majors with the Athletics from 2016 through 2018, but he spent the past two seasons in the Mexican League before landing a minor-league deal from the Mets in November. He'll likely be headed to Triple-A Syracuse to begin the current campaign.

Maxwell signed a minor-league contract with the Mets on Wednesday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old returned to affiliated baseball on a minors deal with the Mets over the summer, and he'll re-sign with the club after working at the alternate training site in 2020. New York's catching situation is currently unsettled after declining the 2021 options of Wilson Ramos and Robinson Chirinos, so Maxwell could have an outside chance at a roster spot in spring training. He last appeared in the majors with the A's in 2018 and had a .516 OPS in 18 games after posting similar numbers at Triple-A that year.

Maxwell returned to affiliated ball Tuesday, signing a minor-league deal with the Mets, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maxwell spent parts of three seasons with Oakland, posting a .240/.314/.347 slash line, passable numbers for a backup catcher. The German-born backstop spent the 2019 campaign with Acereros de Monclova in the Mexican League, hitting .325/.407/.559 with 24 homers and 112 RBI. He'll join the Mets' player pool in an organizational depth role for now.

Maxwell agreed Tuesday to a contract with a Mexican League club, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maxwell's on-field production took a significant downturn in 2018, with the catcher slashing .219/.300/.281 in 200 plate appearances at Triple-A Nashville and faring even worse in a smaller sample at the big-league level. He was also sentenced to two years' probation last July stemming from an offseason arrest on a gun charge, an incident that may have contributed to the lack of interest he received from MLB teams this winter. The 28-year-old will now look to jumpstart his career south of the border.

Maxwell was outrighted to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maxwell will report to the Sounds after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 27-year-old backstop has spent the majority of the season in the minors, slashing .219/.300/.281 across 51 games with Triple-A Nashville. He owns a career .240/.314/.347 line across 127 major-league games.

Maxwell was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Saturday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maxwell has been in the minors since early June and had a season to forget with a .182/.207/.309 slash line in 18 games. The 27-year-old didn't look much better at Triple-A Nashville, slashing .219/.300/.281 in 178 at-bats.

Maxwell was sent down to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maxwell was moved in order to make room for Paul Blackburn (forearm) on the active roster prior to his scheduled start against Kansas City on Thursday. Through 18 games with the Athletics this year, Maxwell has hit just .182/.207/.309 with one home run and six RBI. Look for him to spend the foreseeable future with the Sounds while he attempts to figure things out.

Maxwell went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two RBI in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Maxwell hit his first home run of the season in the top of the seventh inning to chase starter Jason Hammel, and marked his first multi-hit game, as well. The 27-year-old has a .182/.207/.309 line in only 55 at-bats this season.