Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy went 2-for-2 with a single and a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-0 win over the Mets. The 34-year-old also walked three times in the contest, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Muncy has now homered in back-to-back games and it was his third home run of this postseason. If the 2x All-Star plays versus the LHP Jose Quintana on Thursday, he's had success against him in the past, going 2-for-9 with a home run and four walks against the veteran southpaw.
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (side) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. The left-handed slugger was scratched from Sunday's game due to soreness in his side. The Dodgers had a scheduled off day on Monday, which appears to have been enough for Muncy to get fully healthy. He'll cover third base and bat sixth versus right-hander Michael King. Muncy has been limited to 68 games this season, but he does have 15 home runs to his name. His ability to go deep gives him viable fantasy value.
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy will out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins. This is a much-needed day off for Muncy who has started in each of the last 10 games. The Dodgers also face a left-hander in Ryan Weathers, so probably not a bad time to give Muncy a day off. In his place, Kike Hernandez will cover third base and bat eighth versus Weathers. Hernandez has been quiet at the plate with a .214 batting average in 116 games this season.
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy went 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs scored and a strikeout in the team's 9-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday at Truist Park. Muncy's 15th home run of the season was a solo shot and came off reliever John Brebbia in the ninth inning in a frame in which the Dodgers exploded for three long balls and seven total runs. Since returning from a lengthy stint on the injured list due to an oblique injury on Aug. 19, the 34-year-old Muncy has hit .231 (15-for-65) with six home runs, four doubles, 12 RBI, 13 walks and 15 runs scored in 22 games (20 starts). Four of his six long balls have come in the last seven games, so Muncy is definitely heating up at the right time for an already potent and explosive Dodgers lineup. Muncy is not going to provide average help for fantasy managers, but you can't argue with his power and RBI opps in this Dodgers offense.
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy is out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. It's uncertain if Muncy is sitting because of a left-hander being on the mound or if this is a routine rest day. Obviously, Muncy will have limited fantasy value if he continues to sit out against all lefty starters. Kike Hernandez will cover the hot corner and bat ninth against southpaw Tyler Alexander. Hernandez is having a down year at the plate with a .210 batting average and only two hits in his last five games. Fantasy managers should be able to find a better streaming option for Friday's slate.
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy went 1-for-2 with two runs, two walks and a solo home run in Tuesday's victory versus the Seattle Mariners. The veteran returned from the injured list on Monday and has now homered in consecutive contests. Muncy missed just over three months with a strained oblique, but is rewarding managers that stashed him with some power early on. Although the Dodgers may elect to give Muncy some regular days off amongst his return, he is still a valuable member in most formats due to his power, which does come at the expensive of a low batting average. Muncy will look to homer in third consecutive game on Wednesday versus the Mariners in a tough matchup versus starting pitcher Logan Gilbert.
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) is expected to be activated off the injured list ahead of Monday's game against the Seattle Mariners. This is a welcoming sight for the Dodgers who could use a boost of offense with Freddie Freeman (finger) being sidelined right now. It's worth noting that Muncy took grounders at first base ahead of Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 33-year-old primarily plays third base but he could see some action at first base until Freeman returns. Muncy is slashing .223/.323/.475 with nine homers and 28 RBI in 40 games this season. The boost of power will be a nice addition to this lineup.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) is scheduled to come off the injured list and rejoin the team on Tuesday during their series at Dodger Stadium against the Seattle Mariners. The Dodgers are getting healthy at the right time as they look to hold off the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres in the National League West. Muncy, 33, could be eased in initially, but eventually, he'll be the team's regular at third base to close out the year. The left-handed slugger has been out since May 15 due to an oblique strain, but when healthy, he can provide high-end power and on-base skills for fantasy managers in all formats. Before his injury, he was hitting .223/.323/.475 with nine home runs and 28 RBI in 139 at-bats. Make sure he's not available on your league's waiver wire.
Max Muncy Set To Play Seven Innings At Triple-A Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) played in his first rehab game with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, kicking off what will be about a week-long minor-league assignment. Muncy is scheduled to play seven innings on Tuesday, according to manager Dave Roberts. If all goes well during his rehab stint on his way back from a lengthy absence due to a strained right oblique, Muncy could be activated before the series opener against the Seattle Mariners next Monday. The 33-year-old three-true-outcomes slugger was slashing .223/.323/.475 with nine home runs, eight doubles, and 28 RBI over 167 plate appearances (40 games) for the Dodgers before going on the injured list in the middle of May. He should slot right back into the heart of LA's batting order upon his return and help fantasy managers with power stats the rest of the way.
Max Muncy, Tommy Edman Expected To Return During Next Homestand
Los Angeles Dodgers president Andrew Friedman said that he expects both third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) and infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (wrist) to be reinstated from the injured list for the team's next homestand, which begins a week from Monday. Muncy and Edman were set to start their minor-league rehab assignments over the weekend with Triple-A Oklahoma City, so barring a setback, they should both be with the Dodgers' big-league roster soon. Muncy has been out since May 17 with a right-oblique strain, while Edman has yet to play in 2024 after having offseason wrist surgery. The Dodgers acquired him from the Cardinals at the July 30 trade deadline. LA could ease both of them into their starting lineup when they are ready, but by the end of the regular season, both Muncy and Edman should be regular lineup pieces for the Blue.
