Yankees acquire outfielder Maxwell from Nats
FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2010, file photo, Washington Nationals' Justin Maxwell points skyward as he rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam in the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Atlanta. The New York Yankees have acquired outfielder Maxwell from the Nationals for minor league right-hander Adam Olbrychowski. Credit: AP
Looking to add depth to their outfield, the Yankees acquired Justin Maxwell Wednesday from the Nationals for minor-league pitcher Adam Olbrychowski.
Maxwell, 27, who can play each outfield spot, has appeared in 122 major-league games in three seasons with Washington (2007, '09-10), never reaching the potential that made him a fourth-round pick in 2005.
Maxwell, who had Tommy John surgery on his left elbow in October but is expected to be ready for spring training, hit .144 with a .305 OBP in 67 games last season. Overall in the big leagues, he's hit .201 with a .319 OBP. The Yankees do not have a lot of depth behind outfielders Brett Gardner, Curtis Granderson, Nick Swisher and Andruw Jones. Colin Curtis and Greg Golson, who saw time last year, will compete for a reserve spot.
To make room for Maxwell, who has an option left, on the 40-man roster, outfielder Jordan Parraz was designated for assignment.
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