JUNE 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
MAX MUNCY #13 - THIRD BASEMAN - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
15 HR •
48 RBI •
.232 AVG
15 HR
48 RBI
.232 AVG
Fabian Ardaya: Max Muncy and Cody Bellinger are both day to... - The Athletic Max Muncy and Cody Bellinger are both day to day, Dave Roberts said. More of the oblique area for Muncy. Said Bellinger’s was more of a cram...
Kershaw rebounds, Dodgers go deep 5 times in rout of Rangers
Clayton Kershaw bounced back from two bad outings with six sharp innings, Gavin Lux drove in four runs and hit one of five Dodgers homers, and Los Angeles routed the Texas Rangers...JUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fabian Ardaya: Max Muncy exited tonight’s game with right side... - The Athletic Max Muncy exited tonight’s game with right side tightness, the Dodgers say.
JUNE 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Exits with side tightness Muncy left Friday's game against the Rangers with right side tightness, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Impact This sounds potentially more worrisome than if Muncy had re-aggravated his ankle injury, as was initially speculated by Dodgers beat reporters. It's not clear whether Muncy will be sent for tests or if it's simply a day-to-day issue. He hit a two-run homer prior in his lone at-bat before being replaced by Albert Pujols.
JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Homers in first inning, then exits Muncy exited Friday's game against the Rangers after apparently re-aggravating his right ankle, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Impact He hit a two-run home run in the first inning and was replaced by Albert Pujols for the top of the second inning. It's unclear how serious the injury is and the team has not yet confirmed the location of the injury.
JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back in lineup at first base Muncy (ankle) will start at first base and bat second Thursday against the Pirates, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Impact Just as manager Dave Roberts suggested would be the case, Muncy will return to the starting nine for the series finale after the Dodgers elected to hold the 30-year-old out of action for Wednesday's 2-1 win to receive some extra maintenance for his sore right ankle. Though Muncy is expected to fill a regular role moving forward, he still has yet to regain full lateral mobility due to the ankle issue, so the Dodgers will likely limit him to playing first base for the time being. Muncy previously made 15 starts at second base this season.
JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Limited to 1B due to injury Muncy, who is being held out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates while he manages a sore right ankle, is expected to be limited to playing first base if he rejoi...
Impact Muncy returned from a two-game absence due to the ankle injury in Tuesday's 5-3 win, going 2-for-5 with an RBI. He'll sit Wednesday as part of a pre-planned maintenance program, but the ankle injury still looks to be affecting Muncy in the field, even though he didn't aggravate the issue Tuesday. According to Juan Toribio of MLB.com, manager Dave Roberts noted that Muncy won't be a candidate to go on the injured list, but the 30-year-old will work solely as a first baseman in the short term since the sore ankle is limiting his mobility too much for him to capably handle the keystone.
JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting, as expected Muncy is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Impact Muncy battled a sprained ankle over the weekend, but he returned to the lineup for Tuesday's 5-3 win and went 2-for-5 with an RBI. While Muncy didn't experience a setback during the contest, but manager Dave Roberts noted that he planned to give the veteran a maintenance day Wednesday. Muncy will presumably check back into the starting nine for Thursday's series finale.
JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to get Wednesday off Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated Tuesday that Muncy will be given the day off Wednesday, per Dodger Insider.
Impact After being limited to one pinch-hit opportunity over the weekend due to a sprained right ankle, Muncy was inserted back into the lineup Tuesday and made his mark with a pair of singles, including a fifth-inning base knock that plated Mookie Betts. There is no indication that Muncy aggravated the injury in the win, so the decision to keep him out of action Wednesday is likely precautionary as the veteran isn't yet entirely free of pain in the ankle.
JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers play Pittsburgh, look to build on Buehler's strong outing
Los Angeles looks to follow up a dominant outing by Tuesday starter Walker BuehlerJUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pirates' Hayes misses 1B on HR, LA's Buehler shuts down Bucs
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Returns to lineup Muncy (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Muncy injured his ankle while running to first base during Friday's game against Atlanta. The injury forced him out of the lineup Saturday and Sunday, though he did get an at-bat as a pinch hitter during the series finale. He'll return to Dave Roberts's starting nine Tuesday, batting second as the first baseman.
JUNE 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates, streaking Frazier set for matchup against Dodgers
Pirates, streaking Frazier set for matchup against DodgersJUNE 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Flies out as pinch hitter Muncy (ankle) was used as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning Sunday and flied out to right field in his only at-bat.
Impact Muncy came on to hit for Trevor Bauer with a pair of runners on base and two outs in a two-run game but couldn't produce a clutch hit. He remains day-to-day for a return to playing the field and rejoining the starting lineup after mildly spraining his right ankle Friday. The Dodgers are off Monday, so Muncy's next chance to start will come Tuesday in Pittsburgh.
JUNE 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Max Fried beats Bauer 4-2, Braves take 2 of 3 from Dodgers
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Sitting Sunday, may return Tuesday Manager Dave Roberts said that Muncy (ankle) may be available in a pinch-hitting capacity for Sunday's series finale in Atlanta, and the Dodgers are hopeful the 30-year-old will be...
Impact The Dodgers are electing to hold Muncy out of the starting nine for a second straight game Sunday since his right ankle his still feeling stiff after he sprained it Friday. While Los Angeles is holding off on moving Muncy to the IL, if he can't get back in the lineup Tuesday following Monday's off day, the team may have to reconsider the matter. Per Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register, Roberts admitted that he'll have to "have another conversation" about Muncy's status Wednesday if he's not back in the lineup by Tuesday. Muncy has been one of the majors' hottest hitters since the beginning of May, posting a 1.067 OPS over the last five weeks.
JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bauer scheduled to start for Dodgers at Braves
The Braves are expected to send Max Fried to the mound Sunday and the Dodgers will give Trevor Bauer the startJUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fabian Ardaya: Dave Roberts said x-rays on Max Muncy’s right... - The Athletic Dave Roberts said x-rays on Max Muncy’s right ankle came back negative. Could potentially pinch-hit tomorrow.
JUNE 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Could be available Sunday Manager Dave Roberts announced Saturday that X-rays on Muncy's sprained right ankle came back negative and that the infielder could be available to pinch hit Sunday, Fabian Ardaya...
Impact Muncy was diagnosed with a mild ankle sprain earlier Saturday, and Roberts's update confirms that the injury is no more than that. It doesn't look like the slugger will be in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against Atlanta, but he may have a solid chance to come off the bench.
JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Albies, Almonte power Braves past Dodgers in 6-4 win
Ozzie Albies drove in the go-ahead run in a five-run third inning off Clayton Kershaw, Abraham Almonte got a pinch-hit homer off Blake Treinen in the seventh, and the Atlanta Brave...JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealing with mild sprain Muncy is dealing with a mild right ankle sprain and may not return to the lineup Sunday, but he's still considered day-to-day, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact Muncy suffered the injury while trying to beat out a double play Friday. He'll be on the bench Saturday and possibly Sunday as well, which would give him three full days to rest given Monday's scheduled off day, but it doesn't appear as though the Dodgers plan on placing him on the injured list.
JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fabian Ardaya: Dave Roberts classified Max Muncy’s right ankle... - The Athletic Dave Roberts classified Max Muncy’s right ankle as having a “mild sprain.” Dodgers are off Monday, so they could rest him tomorrow so he has...
JUNE 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Not in Saturday's lineup Muncy (ankle) will not start Saturday's game against Atlanta, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
Impact Muncy left Friday's game in the fourth inning after hurting his ankle while trying to beat out a double play. He's considered day-to-day but will rest for at least one game, with Matt Beaty taking over at first base. The Dodgers have an off day Monday, so it's possible Muncy sits Sunday as well in order to give his ankle three full days to heal.
JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Morton expected to start as Braves host the Dodgers
The Braves are expected to send Charlie Morton to the mound Saturday and the Dodgers plan to give Clayton Kershaw the startJUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fabian Ardaya: Dave Roberts said Max Muncy is day to day... - The Athletic Dave Roberts said Max Muncy is day to day. Doesn’t recall an incident that caused the right ankle pain.
JUNE 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
