MAX MUNCY NEWS

Dodgers News: Two-Time All-Star Hits the Injured List Max Muncy lands on the IL as he continues to deal with the fallout from his elbow injury.

MAY 29, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Turner leads Dodgers against the Diamondbacks after 4-hit performance

The Los Angeles Dodgers play the Arizona Diamondbacks after Justin Turner had four hits on Saturday in a 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks

MAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Betts hits leadoff HR, sparks Dodgers over D-backs 3-2

Mookie Betts started the game with a leadoff homer, Justin Turner added four hits and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2

MAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

What Muncy to IL (elbow) means for Dodgers PHOENIX -- It hasn’t been the season that Dodgers All-Star infielder Max Muncy ever envisioned. Muncy, who suffered a torn UCL on his left e...

MAY 28, 2022 • MLB.COM

Lands on injured list Muncy was placed on the 10-day injured list with left elbow inflammation Saturday.

Impact Muncy's left elbow is the same one in which he suffered a partially torn UCL at the tail end of the regular season. He wound up being ready for the start of this season despite fears he'd have to miss time, but his .150/.327/.263 slash line through 41 games casts doubt on the idea that he was ever fully healthy. His move to the injured list can be backdated to Thursday, leaving him eligible to return June 5, but the Dodgers may decide he needs more than a minimum-length absence in order to fully heal. Outfielder Kevin Pillar's contract was selected in a corresponding move, which may allow utility players Gavin Lux and Chris Taylor to feature more frequently in the infield until Muncy returns.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers play the Diamondbacks leading series 2-0

The Los Angeles Dodgers take a 2-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks

MAY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains sidelined Muncy (arm) remains on the bench Friday against Arizona.

Impact The Dodgers have yet to announce a trip to the injured list for Muncy, but one could be coming according to reports that emerged Thursday. He continues to deal with pain in his right arm, the same one in which he suffered a partially torn UCL late last season. He'll miss his second straight game Friday, with Hanser Alberto starting at second base and Justin Turner starting at third.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Freeman leads Dodgers against the Diamondbacks after 4-hit outing

The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Arizona Diamondbacks after Freddie Freeman had four hits on Thursday in a 14-1 win over the Diamondbacks

MAY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Freeman's 3-run HR, 5 RBIs, lift Dodgers over D-backs 14-1

Freddie Freeman highlighted a five-RBI, four-hit night with a three-run homer that was his first long ball in more than a month, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 14-1 win over...

MAY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodger Details: Max Muncy could land on the IL, Clayton Kershaw's back and more The Dodgers are now discussing placing Muncy on the injured list after a series of plays at third base over the last week.

MAY 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

May land on IL Muncy could be placed on the injured list due to ongoing pain in his arm, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Impact Muncy suffered a partially torn UCL in the final days of the 2021 regular season. He declined to undergo surgery during the offseason, instead opting for rehab. While Muncy has avoided the injured list -- or even a notable number of missed games -- early in the campaign, he has managed just a .150/.327/.263 line across 168 plate appearances. A stint on the injured list could allow Muncy to overcome the lingering pain and reset after his early struggles. He was held out of Thursday's lineup, with Edwin Rios entering the lineup as the designated hitter.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Thursday's lineup Muncy isn't starting Thursday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Muncy started in the last five games but went just 1-for-19 with an RBI, five walks and six strikeouts. Justin Turner will start at third base while Edwin Rios serves as the designated hitter Thursday.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers: Former MVP Caliber Player Backs Max Muncy After Game-Ending Error Matt Kemp came out in support of Max Muncy after his costly error.

MAY 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Slated to work more at third base Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated recently that Muncy will spend more time at third base while Justin Turner logs most of his work at designated hitter moving forward, Jack Harri...

Impact Muncy has struggled mightily this season, slashing just .157/.327/.276 with three homers in 154 plate appearances. Turner has been playing better of late but still owns a subpar .207/.265/.364 slash line with four homers through 140 at-bats. Roberts suggested that the change is meant to help both veterans settle into a consistent role, likely in the hope that such a move will jumpstart their bats. "I think getting each of those guys more accustomed to a certain role, I think ultimately could be beneficial," Roberts stated.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers: Max Muncy and Justin Turner Still Adapting to DH Role Max Muncy talks about the challenge of the DH role for he and Justin Turner.

MAY 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dodgers: Max Muncy Discusses the Error that Led to Walk-Off Loss for LA Max Muncy owns up to his error that allowed the Phillies to walk it off in extra innings on Sunday.

MAY 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dodgers: Watch Max Muncy's Game-Ending Error in Extra-Innings Loss Max Muncy’s misplayed what would have been the last out on Sunday.

MAY 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Phillies take advantage of Max Muncy error for 10th inning win Phillies top Dodgers in 10

MAY 22, 2022 • MCALL.COM

Muncy's error allows Phillies to rally past Dodgers

Max Muncy’s two-run fielding error in the bottom of the 10th capped a wild late-inning sequence and allowed the Philadelphia Phillies to post a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers

MAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers: Doc Tips His Hand with How He'll Deploy a Pair of All-Star Hitters Dave Roberts outlined how he’ll use Max Muncy and Justin Turner on the lineup card moving forward.

MAY 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

On bench Friday Muncy is out of the lineup for Friday's game at Philadelphia, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Muncy has a .710 OPS through 16 games in May and will take a seat after starting the past five contest. Justin Turner will serve as the designated hitter while Hanser Alberto starts at the hot corner.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Max Muncy's strange start is ... Bondsian? Some strange, lopsided batting lines appear in the early going every season. This season is no exception, but even in that context, Max Munc...

MAY 17, 2022 • MLB.COM

Dodgers return to form with 5-4 win over Bumgarner, D-backs

Chris Taylor hit a two-run homer and Tony Gonsolin pitched six innings of three-hit ball in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 5-4 victory over Madison Bumgarner and the Arizona Diamondbacks

MAY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers: Joe Davis Retracts Criticism of Max Muncy Joe Davis walked back a comment he made about Max Muncy during Friday night’s broadcast.

MAY 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dodgers: Joe Davis Retracts Criticism of Max Muncy Joe Davis walked back a comment he made about Max Muncy during Friday night’s broadcast.

MAY 15, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM