MARCH 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
MAX MUNCY #13 - THIRD BASEMAN - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
15 HR •
48 RBI •
.232 AVG
15 HR
48 RBI
.232 AVG
MLB injury mailbag: What to expect from Mike Soroka, updates on Max Muncy and Carlos Rodon, and more Virginia Zakas of Inside Injuries gives status checks, updates and analysis on Max Muncy, Mike Soroka and more
Dodgers: Max Muncy Discusses Freddie Freeman Signing with LA The Dodgers first baseman is all-in on the idea of LA signing free agent first baseman Freddie Freeman.
MARCH 8, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Plans to be ready for Opening Day Muncy (elbow) said Friday in an interview with David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports that he's resumed swinging a bat and expects to be ready for the start of the season. "Hopefully [m...
Impact Muncy wasn't available for the Dodgers' postseason run last fall after he suffered a torn UCL and dislocation of his left elbow in the regular-season finale. Before the MLB lockout began, Muncy might have faced an uphill battle gaining clearance for Opening Day, but commissioner Rob Manfred's decision to postpone at least the first week of regular season games improves the 31-year-old's odds of avoiding missed time. It's worth noting, however, that because of the lockout, Muncy hasn't had the chance to meet with team trainers since December, so fantasy managers that are considering drafting him will have to put a lot of faith in the player's own assessment of his health. Muncy, who enters the upcoming season with eligibility at both first and second base in the majority of fantasy leagues, proved mostly durable in the 2021 campaign, appearing in 144 games while slashing .249/.368/.527 with 36 home runs, 95 runs, 94 RBI and two stolen bases.
MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers: Max Muncy Provides Update on His Elbow Injury Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy discusses the status of his recovery from his torn UCL.
MARCH 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Incremental progress Muncy (elbow) is getting closer to swinging a bat and has a chance to be ready for the start of the season, as he told the Bleed Los podcast.
Impact Muncy is a player who would undoubtedly benefit from the delayed start to the season, although the lockout prevents his recovery process from unfolding under the watchful eyes of the Dodgers training staff for the time being.
MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers: Max Muncy On How His Injury Affected 2021 NLCS Max Muncy discusses being sidelined for the Dodgers 2021 postseason and whether or not LA would’ve beat the Braves if he was healthy.
FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dodgers: Max Muncy Provides an Update on His Elbow Injury Dodgers slugger Max Muncy is progressing well in his recovery from an ugly elbow injury.
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dodgers' Max Muncy reveals he tore a ligament in left elbow at end of regular season The Dodgers tend to treat matters in their universe as state secrets. Information is king in Major League Baseball nowadays. The Dodgers, pr...
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dodgers' Max Muncy reveals he tore a ligament in left elbow at end of regular season The Dodgers tend to treat matters in their universe as state secrets. Information is king in Major League Baseball nowadays. The Dodgers, pr...
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
Dodgers' Max Muncy reveals he tore a ligament in left elbow at end of regular season The Dodgers tend to treat matters in their universe as state secrets. Information is king in Major League Baseball nowadays. The Dodgers, pr...
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Muncy reveals torn UCL; healing 'a little slow' LOS ANGELES -- First baseman Max Muncy’s arm is healing slower than he’d hoped -- and as it turns out, the injury that kept him out of the p...
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • MLB.COM
Healing slowly from elbow injury Muncy said Monday in an appearance on MLB Network that he isn't healing as quickly as anticipated after he sustained a torn UCL in addition to a dislocation of his left elbow in Oc...
Impact When Muncy first suffered the injury in the team's Oct. 3 regular-season finale against the Brewers, the Dodgers were initially secretive about the extent of his elbow issue. Muncy didn't resume baseball activities after injuring his elbow and was ultimately left off the roster for the wild-card round, NLDS and NLCS, but a firm diagnosis wasn't provided until the 31-year-old shed light on his situation Monday. While Muncy has seemingly avoided surgery on the elbow and has instead gone the rest-and-rehab route, the nature of his injury could make it difficult for him to gain full clearance for the start of spring training in late February. Muncy's uncertain health could make a risky investment for fantasy managers drafting early in 2022, as more information on where he stands in his recovery may not come until closer to spring training.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rosenthal: Explaining my NL MVP ballot, from Bryce Harper through Max Muncy The NL was stacked this year, and an abundance of MVP candidates leads to fun MVP arguments.
NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
LEADING OFF: Astros, Braves start final World Series prep
The Astros and Braves are making final preparations in Houston before opening the World Series on Tuesday nightOCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kershaw, Scherzer among Dodgers stars with uncertain futures
The Los Angeles Dodgers finally ran out of comebacksOCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scherzer watches, Buehler struggles as Dodgers' season ends
Baseball’s biggest payroll couldn’t buy the Los Angeles Dodgers another championshipOCTOBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Atlanta looks to clinch pennant with victory over Los Angeles
Atlanta will look to clinch a series win with a victory over Los Angeles in Game 6 of the NLCSOCTOBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A's 2021 draft class impresses at instructional league, including Max Muncy, Zack Gelof and more Robert Puason made strides defensively at instructional league, while Jeff Criswell is getting stretched out in the Arizona Fall League.
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Atlanta looks to clinch pennant with victory over Los Angeles
The Braves will take a 3-1 series lead into Game 5 of the NLCSOCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Atlanta looks to extend NLCS lead over Los Angeles in Game 4
Los Angeles will play Atlanta in Game 4 of the NLCSOCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eovaldi just misses, Red Sox fall, Astros tie ALCS 2-all
Once again, in a key spot in October, the Boston Red Sox summoned Nathan Eovaldi from the bullpen in a tight gameOCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Left off NLCS roster Muncy (elbow) isn't listed on the Dodgers' roster for the NLCS against Atlanta.
Impact Manager Dave Roberts was holding out hope that Muncy would be available for the NLCS, but his exclusion from the roster doesn't come as a major surprise since the 31-year-old was considered unlikely to be ready to return. Cody Bellinger, Albert Pujols and Matt Beaty will handle most of the work at first base against Atlanta.
OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Unlikely to return for NLCS Muncy (elbow) is unlikely to be ready to return to action during the NLCS, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Impact This doesn't come as a significant surprise since Muncy had yet to take part in any baseball activities as of Tuesday. While manager Dave Roberts said he's holding out hope the 31-year-old could be ready soon, Cody Bellinger, Albert Pujols and Matt Beaty appear to be in line to handle the bulk of the duties at first base during the NLCS.
OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
No baseball activities yet Manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Muncy hasn't taken part in any baseball activities since suffering the elbow injury, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Roberts wouldn't officially rule out the first baseman for the NLCS should the Dodgers advance, but given that series would begin Saturday, it's safe to say Muncy won't be taking the field for that matchup. Cody Bellinger, Albert Pujols and Matt Beaty should continue filling in at first base for Los Angeles.
OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
LEADING OFF: Braves make their pitch to close out Brewers
Boosted by a sharp start from Ian Anderson, Braves pitchers have now thrown 19 straight scoreless innings against Milwaukee in the NL Division SeriesOCTOBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
