Maxwell was reinstated from the restricted list Monday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maxwell is back with the A's after his pending legal issues prevented him from traveling with the team to Toronto over the weekend. Maxwell, who is hitting a lackluster .211/.244/.316 through 13 games (41 plate appearances) this season, will resume his role as Oakland's backup catcher, while Josh Phegley was sent back to Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move.

Manager Bob Melvin said Maxwell will be placed on the restricted list when the A's travel to Toronto for a four-game series Thursday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maxwell is unable to travel with the team due to his pending legal issues, but he'll be able to avoid a demotion to the minors -- which would require him to stay with Triple-A Nashville for a minimum of 10 days -- while temporary landing on the restricted list. Josh Phegley will be recalled from Nashville on Thursday to serve as the team's backup catcher against the Blue Jays. Maxwell should be back with the A's on Tuesday when the team returns home to begin a series against the Mariners.

Maxwell is not expected to travel to Toronto with the team for their four-game series against the Blue Jays that begins Tuesday due to his pending legal issue, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maxwell reached a plea agreement on April 13 on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and disorderly conduct in connection with an Oct. 28, 2017 incident in Scottsdale, Arizona. However, he's yet to be sentenced, and because the original charges involve the use of a gun, he's ineligible for entry into Canada based on the country's immigration policy. Moreover, Maxwell will have to miss much more than just the Blue Jays series if the Athletics add another catcher in his stead, as that would require Maxwell be sent down to Triple-A Nashville for a minimum of 10 days. Both veteran Josh Phegley and promising prospect Beau Taylor are considered candidates for a callup.

Maxwell reached a plea agreement with the State of Arizona following his arrest in October on a gun charge for aggravated assult. He pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and will be placed on probation with a requirement of community service, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It remains a possibility that the league office could hand Maxwell a suspension stemming from this incident, as the MLB typically waits until all criminal proceedings have been completed. The catcher previously pleaded not guilty to the charge that he waved a gun at a food delivery person. Even if levied with a suspension, it isn't expected to be a lengthy one. Expect Maxwell continue to serve as the reserve catcher behind Jonathan Lucroy moving forward.

Maxwell went 1-for-3 with an RBI double, a walk and a run in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

The reserve catcher saw action for only the second time in the first seven games, and his second-inning double to deep left center opened the scoring on the night. Maxwell figures to see occasional action against right-handed arms in 2018 behind starter Jonathan Lucroy, although the presumed eventual return of Josh Phegley (fingers) could force a further reduction in playing time or a potential reassignment to Triple-A.

Maxwell went 1-for-2 in Tuesday's 8-2 Cactus League loss to the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

The single pushed Maxwell's spring average to .313 over 34 plate appearances, a figure that's partly comprised of a pair of home runs. Despite the small sample and general caveat regarding spring training numbers, it's nevertheless an encouraging overall performance for the 27-year-old backstop, who's in line to serve as a left-handed reserve option behind Jonathan Lucroy to open the season. Dustin Garneau, the only other healthy catcher currently on the roster in the wake of Josh Phegley's recent finger fractures, has managed just one hit in 15 exhibition plate appearances.

Maxwell (head) is starting at catcher and batting eighth Saturday against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Maxwell is set to return to the Athletics' lineup after sitting out over the weekend with a minor head injury. Barring anything unforeseen happens in camp, Maxwell is projected to open the season on the strong side of a catching platoon with the likes of either Josh Phegley or Dustin Garneau.

Maxwell will rejoin the Athletics' starting lineup Monday against the White Sox, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maxwell was struck in the head by a backswing during Friday's contest but fortunately avoided any serious damage and will make his way back to the field after just two days off. He lines up to occupy the Opening Day catcher role for the A's this season.

Maxwell (head) is not dealing with a concussion, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maxwell was removed from Friday's contest prematurely after getting hit in the head by a backswing, but it seems like he avoided the worst-case scenario in this instance. Given this report, he'll likely be able to return to game action relatively soon.

Maxwell (head) said that he's feeling fine following Friday's spring training game, Julian McWilliams of The Athletic Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maxwell left Friday's contest after getting hit in the head by a backswing, but he jokingly told reporters following the game "I'm not dead, guys." That's certainly a good sign, but a more official update of his status should come forth in the next day or two.