Max Muncy Fantasy Stats

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Thursday that they reached a contract extension with third baseman Max Muncy for one year and $10 million guaranteed, according to Jack Harris of The California Post. The deal also includes a $10 million club option for the 2028 season. Muncy will make $7 million in 2027. The 35-year-old veteran was already under contract for 2026 after the Dodgers picked up his $10 million option. Muncy, a two-time All-Star, has missed significant time with injuries the last two seasons. But when he's healthy, he continues to be a strong left-handed power bat with excellent plate discipline in the best lineup in baseball. In 100 regular-season games last year, he hit .243/.376/.470 with an .846 OPS, 19 home runs, 67 RBI, 48 runs, and four steals in 388 plate appearances. Muncy does struggle against lefties and will almost certainly miss time with injury, but he's still an acceptable third base target in fantasy in the mid to late rounds of drafts.

Athletics infielder Max Muncy is expected to be the team's primary third baseman during the 2026 season, barring an unforeseen signing or trade, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The A's reportedly tried to acquire Nolan Arenado, but after falling short in their pursuit of the veteran third baseman, they'll pivot to an internal option in Muncy. The 23-year-old made his MLB debut last season, but his offensive output fell short of expectations. He slashed just .214/.259/.379 with a 72 wRC+, a 4.5% walk rate, and a 30.9% strikeout rate through 63 games. He also slugged nine home runs and produced -3.8 fWAR on defense. Despite the frustrating rookie campaign, Muncy could bounce back with a full spring training ahead of him. After all, it's not uncommon for mid-season call-ups to struggle at first, but produce much better once they've had a normal camp and make the Opening Day roster. Plus, it doesn't sound like Muncy will be playing every day -- or at least, not at the hot corner. Rosenthal reports that Brett Harris and Darell Hernaiz are also in the mix for corner infield reps.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy will take a seat again with a left-hander on the mound in Game 4 of the National League Division Series on Thursday against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and southpaw Cristopher Sanchez. Enrique Hernandez will make the start at the hot corner and will hit eighth against Sanchez. Muncy, who really struggled in lefty-lefty matchups in 2025, also started on the bench in two games earlier this series against lefty starters. The 35-year-old veteran is a good bet to come on late in the game as at least a pinch-hitter, though, as the Dodgers look to finish off the series and advance to the NL Championship Series against either the Milwaukee Brewers or Chicago Cubs. Hernandez has extensive postseason experience in his career and has gone 6-for-18 (.333) with two doubles and four RBI in five playoff games this year. He has three hits in 11 career at-bats against Sanchez, including a double, a home run, five RBI, and two walks.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (lower body) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's Game 1 of the Wild Card round against the Cincinnati Reds. As expected, Muncy is ready to go for the postseason after missing the final four games of the regular season. It doesn't sound like he was dealing with a serious issue. The Dodgers were likely just holding out Muncy for precautionary reasons. He'll cover third base and bat in the cleanup spot against right-hander Hunter Greene on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (lower body) is expected to be ready for the first game of the wild-card series on Tuesday, reports Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. He's been out since Thursday with what has been described as a lower-body injury, forcing him to miss the last four games of the regular season. However, manager Dave Roberts seems confident that the veteran will be ready for the matchup against the Reds, so the injury doesn't appear to be serious. The 35-year-old has been productive when healthy in 2025, hitting 19 home runs and posting a .376 on-base percentage in 100 games.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (leg) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners. At first glance, Muncy's absence seemed to be because the Dodgers are resting a majority of their starters after clinching the division title. However, Muncy is actually missing his second straight game due to a minor leg issue. He's reportedly dealing with some leg bruising after he was hit by a pitch earlier in the week. It's unclear if he'll play again during the regular season, but Muncy should be fine in time for the playoffs. Enrique Hernandez will take over third base and bat eighth on Friday.

The Athletics have activated infielder Max Muncy (hand) from the 10-day injured list and placed second baseman Zack Gelof (shoulder) on the 10-day IL with a dislocated left shoulder. Muncy is returning after missing two months with a fractured right hand. Before landing on the shelf on July 22, the 23-year-old rookie hit .215/.258/.385 with nine homers, 23 RBI, and 17 runs scored across 59 games and 213 plate appearances. Defensively, Muncy has divided his time between second and third. He's out of the starting lineup on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, though, with Darell Hernaiz playing second and Brett Harris handling the hot corner.

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy is out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Unsurprisingly, the Dodgers will play matchups and bench Muncy against left-hander Robbie Ray. Muncy hasn't played much recently as he's only started in one of the last four games. The left-handed slugger hasn't done much with the bat lately and is a platoon player at this stage in his career. However, Muncy is always a threat to go deep at the plate when he's in the lineup. On Friday, Enrique Hernandez will take over third base and bat eighth versus Ray.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (head, forearm) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Muncy recently missed some time due to a forearm issue. He returned on Saturday, but was hit in the head by a pitch during Saturday's game. As a result, Muncy will take a seat on Sunday to rest. For now, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. Enrique Hernandez will cover third base and eighth versus left-hander Robbie Ray. Fantasy managers will need to check back for another update on Muncy ahead of Monday's game.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (head) was forced to make an early exit from Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants. It doesn't seem that Muncy can catch a break lately. He returned to the lineup on Saturday after being hit in the forearm during Friday's contest. Muncy was pulled from Saturday's game after getting hit in the head by a pitch. The assumption is that he'll undergo testing for a possible concussion. Before exiting, he went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. Enrique Hernandez took over at third base and figures to see more playing time there if Muncy misses time.