Justin Maxwell doubled and picked up his 36th RBI in Sunday's loss to the Braves. Maxwell's sixth-inning two bagger off Kris Medlen plated the Astros' only run of the afternoon. Maxwell now has three extra-base hits and four RBI in his past two games. Hitting .292 to go along with four bombs and 12 RBI since the All-Star break, Maxwell has done a nice job of holding onto his NL-only league value.

Justin Maxwell single-handedly powered the Astros to a 3-2 victory over the Braves on Saturday, bashing a pair of homers that accounted for all of Houston's scoring. Maxwell finished the night 4-for-4 with two runs scored and three RBI, and also stole a base. He hit a two-run shot off Paul Maholm in the fourth inning and added a solo shot off Maholm in the seventh. Maxwell has been very effective in limited action this season, now batting .242 with 12 homers, 35 RBI and three steals in only 182 at-bats.

Justin Maxwell hit a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Diamondbacks. Maxwell took Josh Collmenter deep in the second inning. Maxwell's ninth bomb of the season was his first since coming off the disabled list on July 13, and first since June 18 (13 games). Hitting .230/.315/.459, he's a bench option in NL-only leagues.

Astros activated OF Justin Maxwell from the 15-day disabled list. Maxwell returns to the Astros lineup hitting third and playing center field. He's been a decent source of power in NL-only leagues, with eight bombs and 24 RBI in limited at-bats this season.

Justin Maxwell (ankle) felt good following a workout Thursday. Maxwell remains on schedule to be activated from the disabled list Friday. The 28-year-old was originally expected to undergo surgery to remove loose bodies from the ankle, but he'll attempt to play through it for now.

Justin Maxwell (ankle) will be activated from the disabled list on Friday. Houston already made roster room for him, optioned Matt Dominguez to Triple-A. Maxwell is batting just .231 this year for the Astros, but he's gone deep eight times while driving in 24 runs. His power/speed combination is useful in NL-only leagues.

Justin Maxwell (ankle) will go on a minor league rehab assignment during the All-Star break. Maxwell decided against having surgery on his left ankle and will instead go the rehab routine. Barring any setbacks, he should rejoin the Astros shortly after the second half begins.

Astros placed OF Justin Maxwell on the 15-day disabled list with a left ankle injury. He'll have arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies from the ankle, which will sideline him for 4-6 weeks. Maxwell is batting just .231 this year for the Astros, but they'll miss his pop, as he's gone deep eight times while driving in 24 runs.

Justin Maxwell (ankle) was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Indians. He was in the initial release of the team batting order, but may have been removed for precautionary reasons. Maxwell underwent an MRI on Friday which revealed bone chips in his left ankle and should be considered day-to-day.

Justin Maxwell (ankle) was available as a pinch-hitter Friday against the Indians. Maxwell was diagnosed with bone chips in his left ankle and is considered day-to-day. He should continue to play as the injury doesn't affect ligaments or joints.