Maxwell is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Maxwell is just 1-for-11 over his last five games, so he'll get the day off after starting three straight days. Ryan Lavarnway will take over behind the dish in his place.

Maxwell is out of the lineup Friday against the Twins, The San Francisco Chronicle's John Shea reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maxwell will hit the bench for a standard day off after starting the previous three days behind the plate. Ryan Lavarnway sets up behind the plate in his place, while batting seventh in the order.

Maxwell went 2-for-4 with a two-run single and a walk in Thursday's 8-4 extra-inning loss to the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Maxwell snapped out of the 1-for-24 slump that had encompassed his last 10 games with his first multihit effort since July 6. The 26-year-old hit .385 over his first eight games after being summoned from Triple-A Nashville on June 22, but he's slashed just .188/.350/.313 over 60 plate appearances in July.

Maxwell was a late addition to the lineup for Wednesday's game against Toronto, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maxwell was added to the lineup after originally receiving a day off, while Josh Phegley was scratched from Wednesday's card. The 26-year-old will set up in his usually spot behind the dish, but will bat eighth in the order as he switches directly into Phegley's position.

Maxwell is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Maxwell will receive a day off after starting three of the past four games behind the plate. In his place, Josh Phegley draws the start at catcher, while batting eighth.

Maxwell is out of the lineup Monday against the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Maxwell is riding the pine for the second time in four days with lefty Francisco Liriano on the bump for Toronto. The right-handed Josh Phegley will check in behind the plate in place of Maxwell.

Maxwell is not in the lineup for Friday's matchup with the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Maxwell continues to thrive as the Athletics' full-time catcher, but he'll head to the bench with lefty Steven Matz toeing the rubber for New York. Josh Phegley will replace him behind the dish for the evening.

Maxwell is out of Tuesday's lineup against the Rays, Joe Salvatore of KCBS Radio reports.

EDGE Analysis

He has cooled off of late, hitting .176 with a 28.6 percent strikeout rate over his last 34 at-bats, and will sit against lefty Blake Snell. Josh Phegley will start behind the dish and hit eighth, as is typically the case against southpaws.

Maxwell is out of the lineup Sunday against the Indians, Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After striking out in all three of his at-bats Saturday, Maxwell will sit out for the first time in the series while Josh Phegley handles the catching duties. The Athletics' decision to designate Stephen Vogt for assignment in late June cleared up a regular role for Maxwell behind the plate, and he's generally acquitted himself well with the increased at-bats. Since Vogt received the pink slip, Maxwell has gone 13-for-45 (.289 average) with four extra-base knocks and a 9:15 BB:K.

Maxwell is out of the lineup against the Mariners on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Maxwell receives a standard day off following three consecutive starts. Ryan Lavarnway earns the start behind the plate in his stead, while batting ninth in the order.