Justin Maxwell will be placed on the bereavement list following the first game of Friday's doubleheader versus the Tigers. Maxwell will be away from the Royals for a few days following the death of his grandmother. Will Smith will replace him on the roster.

Justin Maxwell went 3-for-5 including a solo homer, leading the Royals to a 9-6 victory over the Red Sox on Friday evening. Maxwell scored two runs and drove home a pair in the game. He's been on a tear since being acquired by the Royals, hitting .471 (8-for-17) with three homers and six RBI through his first seven game. He's always possessed a tantalizing combination of power and speed, and should be owned and started in all mixed leagues until his contact issues catch up to him and he cools off again.

Justin Maxwell launched a go-ahead pinch-hit homer off David Aardsma to lead the Royals to a 4-3 win over the Mets in 12 innings on Saturday. It was his first home run since being acquired from the Astros earlier this week. Maxwell figures to get most of his playing time against left-handed pitching with Kansas City, so his fantasy impact will likely be minimal.

Making his Royals' debut, Justin Maxwell finished 1-for-3 with an RBI single and a walk Thursday against the Twins. Maxwell, who was acquired from the Astros on Wednesday, made the start in right field with left-hander Scott Diamond on the mound for the Twins. It appears that he'll be used on the short side of a platoon with David Lough. While that could prove to be a nifty move for the Royals, it probably won't amount to much fantasy value.

Royals acquired OF Justin Maxwell from the Astros for RHP Kyle Smith. Maxwell is batting just .241/.311/.387 through 40 games this season, but he owns an .824 career OPS against left-handed pitching. He figures to be used on the short side of a platoon in right field alongside David Lough.

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Royals have acquired outfielder Justin Maxwell from the Astros. No word yet on what the Astros will get in return. Maxwell is batting .241/.311/.387 with two homers, eight RBI and four stolen bases through 40 games this season. He figures to see at-bats against left-handed pitching in Kansas City.

Astros activated OF Justin Maxwell from the 7-day disabled list. Maxwell is no longer experiencing any concussion-related symptoms and has been completely cleared to return to the Astros. It's uncertain just how he'll be used upon his return, but his power and speed combination still makes him an intriguing option as a fifth outfielder in deeper mixed leagues.

Justin Maxwell (head) could return to the Astros' lineup as soon as this weekend. Maxwell is no long experiencing concussion-related symptoms and began a rehab assignment on Monday. "After the few days he plays, if the doctors deem him physically OK, then we're going to get him back here as soon as we can," manager Bo Porter said.

Justin Maxwell (head) has passed all concussion tests and will begin a minor league rehab assignment Monday with Triple-A Oklahoma City. Maxwell landed on the 7-day concussion disabled list on June 30 after banging his head on the outfield grass while attempting a diving catch, but he's ready to return to game action. It's not clear when he'll rejoin the Astros.

Justin Maxwell (head) is aiming return early next week. Maxwell was placed on the 7-day concussion disabled list on June 30 after banging his head on the outfield grass at Minute Maid Park while attempting a diving catch. He is not experiencing any severe concussion symptoms.