New York Mets catcher Bruce Maxwell has been traded to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. This is a minor transaction as Maxwell has been wallowing in the minors for the last three seasons. He last played in the majors back in 2018 and holds a .240/.314/.347 career batting line across 366 major league at-bats. He should serve as depth at the minor league level for San Francisco.
Bruce Maxwell Crushes First Home Run Of The Season Saturday
Oakland Athletics backup catcher Bruce Maxwell went 2-for-3 with a single and a two-run home run in Saturday's loss to the Royals. The blast came in the seventh inning and was Maxwell's first HR of the season. The backstop is now hitting .182 with a .207 on-base percentage and a .309 slugging percentage in 58 plate appearances this season. He should not be owned in any fantasy leagues.
Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwellwas activated off the restricted list Monday, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Maxwell was ineligible to enter into Canada due to a pending sentencing in a legal issue. Josh Phegley is being sent back down to Nashville in a corresponding move. Jonathan Lucroy remains Oakland's starting catcher.
Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell was officially placed on the restricted list, according to Jane Lee of MLB.com. Maxwell cannot travel to Canada due to a pending sentencing that causes him to be ineligible for entry according to Canadian immigration guidelines. Josh Phegly will be fill the spot on the A's. Maxwell will rejoin the team when it returns to Oakland.
Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell will not travel with the team to Canada due to a pending sentencing, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Maxwell has not been sentenced following his April 13 plea agreement to charges that include gun enhancement. Therefore, he is considered ineligible for entry under Canadian immigration guidelines. Maxwell's sentencing is set for June 4th. For the Athletics to add another catcher during the road trip, Maxwell will likely be sent to Triple-A.
Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell pled guilty to disorderly conduct, according to the San Francisco Chronicle staff. On June 4, he will be sentenced to probation and community service. Maxwell was indicted by a grand jury Nov. 7 on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and disorderly conduct. Maxwell could still face discipline from Major League Baseball. In only 11 at-bats this season, he has a .273 average, a run and two RBI.
Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell earned the backup catcher job behind Jonathan Lucroy, according to Melissa Lockard of The Athletic. Maxwell started slow this spring, but is finishing strong and has a .313 average with two home runs thus far. He became the backup catcher when the Athletics optioned Dustin Garneau to Triple-A this morning. Maxwell should not be owned, but could become an option should anything happen to Lucroy.
Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell was lifted from Friday's game against the Angels after taking a backswing to the head. Maxwell was checked on by the trainer and eventually walked off the field slowly. The Athletics will likely put him through concussion tests and could have an update on the catcher later Friday.
Oakland A's catcher Bruce Maxwell's legal issues will bleed into the regular season. He had a settlement conference on Monday, but it was left unresolved. He will have another meeting on April 13. This means Maxwell will report to spring training without resolution in his legal issues, which stem from an October arrest for disorderly conduct and assault with a deadly weapon. Maxwell could still face punishment from MLB as well as legal ramifications, so for now the A's catching situation is one to avoid in fantasy. If Maxwell doesn't face a suspension, he should enter the season as Oakland's starting backstop.
Oakland A's catcher Bruce Maxwell may be able to resolve his legal issues before spring training begins. Maxwell has a settlement conference scheduled for Feb. 12, where he could reach a plea deal for his arrest. Maxwell was arrested on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and disorderly conduct stemming from an incident when he allegedly pointed a gun at a food delivery person on Oct. 28. Of course, punishment could still come down from MLB, so Maxwell is not out of the woods yet. He is currently projected as Oakland's starting catcher, but he is not a fantasy option outside of very deep leagues. A suspension would only dampen his already limited value.