Max Muncy Fantasy Stats

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.

Athletics infielder Max Muncy (hand) was able to start a hitting progression as he continues his road to recovery from a fractured hand, suffered on July 21. The 23-year-old rookie played 59 games with the Athletics this season, hitting .215 with nine homers, 23 RBI, and a .279 wOBA. He had a .325 batting average and .397 wOBA in 31 games at Triple-A and remains an excellent prospect for the Athletics' infield of the future. Muncy could work his way back into the mix for the final month of the season, although Jacob Wilson, Zack Gelof, Brett Harris, and Darell Hernaiz are also young players in the mix for playing time down the stretch. Muncy will likely need a rehab assignment before returning, but the fact that he has resumed hitting is a huge step in the right direction.

The Athletics' young infielder, Max Muncy (hand), is doing defensive baseball activities, but still has not been doing any hitting, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. Muncy has been out of the lineup since July 22, landing on the 10-day injured list with a hairline fracture at the base of the fourth metacarpal. On August 5, Gallegos also reported that Muncy had resumed baseball activities. Seeing him still not pick up a bat two weeks later is not the best sign that his hand is healing from the fracture. Darell Hernaiz, Gio Urshela, and Luis Urias have been seeing more playing time in Muncy's absence, and will likely continue to do so. Muncy has struggled during his first stint in the majors, slashing a poor .215/.258/.385 with nine home runs, 23 RBI, and 17 runs scored. The former first-round pick remains a dynasty stash, but can be dropped in all redraft formats.

Athletics infielder Max Muncy (hand) could miss more time than first expected. On Tuesday, Muncy was placed on the injured list due to a wrist injury. Initial X-rays didn't reveal any significant injuries, but further evaluations showed Muncy is dealing with a hairline fracture in his right hand. The organization believes Muncy should be able to play through the issue once the swelling goes down. The rookie infielder is probably going to be out until mid-August. Luis Urias and Gio Urshela figure to split up the playing time while Muncy is out.

Athletics infielder Max Muncy (hand) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Muncy was forced to make an early exit from Monday's game after getting hit by a pitch in the hand. The X-rays came back negative, but additional imaging showed a fractured hand. There is a decent chance that Muncy is done for the season as this injury will require a lengthy stint on the injured list. In his absence, Luis Urias and Gio Urshela are expected to split up the duties at second base. Muncy wasn't bringing enough to the table to warrant rostering in most fantasy formats right now anyway.

Athletics infielder Max Muncy (hand) left Monday's game against the Rangers after being hit on the hand by a pitch by Jack Leiter. X-rays were negative, but the team did not make a decision on whether he'll need a stint on the injured list. His availability will likely depend on how much swelling develops in the injury overnight. Muncy has filled in all around the infield this season for the A's, hitting .215 with nine homers, a stolen base, and a .280 wOBA. He's hitting .250 with four of those home runs in July. If he's out for a few days, Luis Urias could get more playing time at second base since the team just sent Zack Gelof to Triple-A to get more regular at-bats as he continues to work his way back after his own injury. For now, Muncy is day-to-day, but stay tuned for further updates on his status going forward.

Athletics infielder Max Muncy (hand) was hit by a pitch in the right hand during Monday's matchup with the Rangers, subsequently exiting the game. X-rays came back negative, but it's possible the 22-year-old misses a game or two, so for now, consider him day-to-day. The former first-round draft pick hit .252 and popped eight home runs in 31 games since his return to the majors on June 4, but had gone cold recently, going 2-for-16 (.125) over his last four games with zero extra-base hits. Hopefully the injury is nothing serious, but the 22-year-old will need to pick it up at the plate if he wants to stay up with the big league club for good this time.

Athletics second baseman Max Muncy went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in his team's 7-4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. The 22-year-old added a single and notched his first steal of the season. Muncy launched his fourth homer in the top of the ninth inning, but that'd be the final hit his team could muster. He's gone yard in back-to-back games and thrice since being recalled last Wednesday. The A's No. 6 prospect wasn't so successful in the majors before being sent down to Triple-A. However, upon his demotion, he slashed an excellent .325/.397/.504 with 22 RBI, 24 runs scored, 11 doubles, a triple, and three homers (31 games). He's 6-for-21 (.286) in five June appearances.

Athletics infield prospect Max Muncy went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run during their victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Muncy would hit the three-run shot in the opening frame off Minnesota right-hander David Festa. This long ball scored Brent Rooker and infielder Jacob Wilson. Muncy was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas earlier this week. Over his first two games back in the majors, Muncy has gone 3-for-9 with four strikeouts. Muncy was able to make his MLB debut in April but posted a modest .176/.211/.279 line through his first 21 contests. With both Miguel Andujar (oblique) and Gio Urshela (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list, fantasy managers should expect the 22-year-old to see stable playing time. He remains a viable depth infielder in deeper 14+ team formats for the time being.

Athletics infield prospect Max Muncy stayed hot on Tuesday, going 3-for-5 with a walk, two doubles, two RBI, and three runs scored for Triple-A Las Vegas. Since his return to the minors on April 24, the 22-year-old has gone 18-for-47 (.383) with seven doubles and a home run. Luis Urias has taken over at second base and has been hitting well, but Muncy can play third and short as well, so there are multiple paths for him to get back to the majors this season. The A's may let him get some more run at Triple-A before calling him back up, unless an injury forces their hand, but expect to see him back with the big league club later this year. Fantasy managers may want to hold off on adding him until he proves he's worthy of a roster spot, though, after he hit .176 with a 29.6 percent strikeout in his first 21 games in the majors earlier this season.