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.

Astros placed OF Justin Maxwell on the 7-day disabled list, retroactive to June 29, with a concussion.

Maxwell was diagnosed with a mild concussion on Tuesday after hitting his face on the grass while diving for a ball. He returned to action a couple days later but was experiences headaches. Jimmy Paredes is taking his spot on the roster.

Justin Maxwell (concussion) has been cleared to play.

Maxwell suffered what was described as a "mild concussion" Tuesday when he hit his face on the grass while trying to make a diving catch, but it appears that a trip to the 7-day disabled list will not be necessary. However, it's not yet clear if he'll be in the starting lineup Friday.

Justin Maxwell (concussion) thinks he could return to the lineup on Friday.

Maxwell was to see a specialist on Wednesday after being initially diagnosed with a mild concussion as a result of a face-plant during Tuesday's game. The outfielder said he's had three concussions during his career, and this one "is very mild compared with the previous two."

Justin Maxwell has been diagnosed with a mild concussion.

Maxwell was injured when he hit his face on the grass during Tuesday's game while trying to make a diving catch. It's not clear at this point whether a trip to the 7-day DL might be required.

Justin Maxwell left Tuesday's game against the Cardinals in the fourth inning after being shaken up while making an attempt at a diving catch.

Maxwell appeared to hit his face on the grass after failing to reel in Matt Carpenter's bases-clearing triple. He was able to walk off the field under his own power but did so slowly. The Astros should update his status shortly.

Astros activated OF Justin Maxwell from the 15-day disabled list.

Maxwell, out since April 23 with a fractured hand, hit .128 (5-for-39) with one home run and five RBI in 11 rehab games between Double- and Triple-A. The 29-year-old is expected to return as a member of the starting lineup, but Astros manager Bo Porter has indicated that he may see playing time in a corner outfield spot, as he likes what Brandon Barnes brings defensively in center field.

Astros manager Bo Porter suggested Friday that Justin Maxwell (hand) may not be the starting center fielder when he returns from the disabled list.

Maxwell is still locked into a starting job, but could be used in one of the corner outfield spots. "I'm going to say that he will start. I'm not going to say it will be at center field," Porter said. "Brandon Barnes has done a great job there. He will warrant some continued playing time. That's why we've had Maxwell play some places beside center field [during his rehab assignment]."

Astros manager Bo Porter said Tuesday that Justin Maxwell's struggles during his rehab assignment will not have an impact on his starting job.

Maxwell, who is currently working his way back from a fractured hand, is 0-for-17 with eight strikeouts and a walk through five games with Double-A Corpus Christi. "When you start talking injury-wise, you just want to make sure that physically, the guy is able to perform and he's not having any setbacks from a health standpoint," said Porter. "I'm not worried about any other aspects." It's not clear when Maxwell will be activated from the disabled list, but he'll be the Astros' starting center fielder upon his return.

Justin Maxwell (hand) is 0-for-17 with eight strikeouts through five rehab games with Double-A Corpus Christi.

Making matters worse, Maxwell was scratched from Monday's lineup due to illness and has been dealing with food poisoning over the past few days. The 29-year-old was originally expected to play his final rehab game on Tuesday, but the Astros figure to give him a little more time to get well and shake the rust. He has been sidelined since late April with a fractured left hand.

Astros manager Bo Porter said Justin Maxwell (hand) will be his starting center fielder when he returns from the disabled list.

Brandon Barnes has been pretty productive, but it's not a surprise that the 'Stros will go back to Maxwell, who could be activated as soon as next week. J.D. Martinez will be the club's left fielder, while Barnes and Jimmy Paredes will fight for playing time in right.

Justin Maxwell (hand) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Tuesday with Double-A Corpus Christi.

Maxwell fractured his left hand when he was hit by a pitch on April 24, but he's ready to return to game action. He figures to rejoin the Astros' lineup by the middle of the month.

Justin Maxwell (hand) expects to begin a minor league rehab assignment next Wednesday with Class A Quad Cities.

Maxwell, who fractured his left hand on month ago, took 20 swings in the cage on Friday without discomfort. He's likely looking at a return in early June.

Justin Maxwell (hand) hit 15 balls off a tee and took 30 soft-tosses on Monday.

Maxwell is no longer wearing a brace on his fractured left hand and is progressing steadily. He's scheduled to have a routine X-ray on Tuesday to see how the healing is coming along. The outfielder should make a late May/early June return if all goes well.

Justin Maxwell (hand) ran and played catch Thursday and is expected to begin swinging a bat next week.

Maxwell had the protective cast removed from his fractured left hand on Tuesday and is ramping up his baseball activities slowly but surely. Barring a setback, he should be ready for activation before the end of the month.