The Astros went 2-1 against the Rockies last weekend as they outscored them 13-10. Wandy Rodriguez, Bud Norris and Lucas Harrell combined to go 1-0 with a 0.89 ERA and a 0.89 WHIP in their first three starts of the season. Brett Myers only pitched in 1 game and he saved it despite giving up a hit and a walk in his 1 scoreless inning of work. The Astros only hit .240 with a .770 OPS last weekend. J.D. Martinez was 4 for 12 (.333 avg, 1.000 OPS) with 1 run scored, 1 homer and 3 RBIs and Carlos Lee was 3 for 12 (.250 avg, .833 OPS) with 1 run scored, 1 homer and 3 RBIs as they both hit well so far this year. Travis Buck was 2 for 2 off the bench for the Astros last weekend with a double, a triple and a run scored. The Astros will be hosting the 0-3 Atlanta Braves the next few days.

The Astros have claimed 28-year old righty swinging outfielder Justin Maxwell off waivers from the Yankees. Maxwell played in 48 games in AAA-ball last year and he was 46 of 177 (.260 avg, .945 OPS) with 36 runs scored, 16 homers, 35 RBIs and 11 stolen bases. He last played in the majors back in 2010 with the Nationals. Maxwell has played in 122 games in his first three years in the majors and he is 44 of 219 (.201 avg, 698 OPS) with 34 runs scored, 9 homers, 26 RBIs and 11 stolen bases. His power comes with some holes in his swing as he has whiffed 83 times already in his major league career. The Astros are bringing Maxwell right up to the majors to see what he can do.