Max Muncy's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings
Player profile
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HT/WT6' 0'' , 215 lbs
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Birthdate08/25/1990 (34)
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CollegeBaylor
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Draft InfoUndrafted
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StatusInactive
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) "crossed a hurdle" in his rehab after going to see a chiropractor. Muncy will start swinging a bat on Thursday, but there's still no timetable for his return from the injured list. It's a big step for the 33-year-old left-handed-swinging veteran, but with no timetable and the Dodgers not rushing him back, it's fair to wonder if Muncy will rejoin the big-league roster before the end of August. He has been out since the middle of the May with an oblique strain, which are often tricky injuries for hitters to return from. Muncy has had multiple setbacks along the way. At this point, the Dodgers' only goal is to have the veteran ready for the start of the playoffs. The two-time All-Star is not going to provide fantasy managers with a high average, but when healthy, he has high-end power from the left side in an extremely dangerous Dodgers lineup.
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (oblique) picked up a bat for soft-toss swings on Thursday, according to manager Dave Roberts, but there's still no real timetable for his return from the injured list due to an oblique injury. It's notable progress from Muncy, but he's already been ruled out until at least August and could miss a good chunk of the second half of the 2024 season. The 33-year-old veteran left-handed slugger has been sidelined since May and was shut down from swinging after a setback on July 6. Once Muncy starts doing more baseball activities, he's then going to need a lengthy minor-league rehab assignment before the Dodgers reinstate him from the IL. The Dodgers probably aren't going to have much competition for the National League West down the stretch, so the main priority for the Blue will be having Muncy healthy for the postseason.
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) still is not performing any swinging activities, according to manager Dave Roberts. Saturday will mark a week since Muncy was shut down from swinging after not progressing well in his rehab from his oblique strain. Roberts also indicated on Friday that the lefty would not be returning until at least August. It's becoming clearer and clearer that the plan for Muncy is simply for him to aim to be back and ready for the Dodgers' playoff run rather than trying to make any regular-season impact. Fantasy managers that have been holding onto hope that Muncy would make a quick return can likely look for replacements for his spot on their roster. Veteran Chris Taylor has been getting the majority of starts at third base in Muncy's absence.
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) was shut down from swinging a bat on Saturday. Manager Dave Roberts stated that Muncy is just "not progressing" in his rehab from his oblique strain. The shutdown pushes out the potential timeframe for any rehab stint until after the All-Star break, potentially longer. The shutdown is not good news for the Dodgers as their top-heavy lineup continues to deal with more injuries without much relief in sight. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect Muncy to return until late in the season. Chris Taylor has been getting the bulk of the starts at third base for the Dodgers as of late. His season-long OPS of .500 is less than inspiring, but his .926 OPS in 45 PA over the last 30 days shows a little bit of promise going forward. If you need an option in a deep league then Taylor may be a solid option until he cools back off.
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique), who was transferred to the 60-day injured list last Friday, is with the team on Friday on the trip for the weekend series against the division-rival San Francisco Giants as he begins taking some swings off a tee. Muncy is still not close to a return and isn't eligible to be reinstated until after the mid-July All-Star break, but he has begun making some progress in what has been a much longer stay on the IL with a strained right oblique than initially anticipated. While the earliest that Muncy can return doesn't arrive for about another three weeks, fantasy managers should make sure he isn't floating around any waiver wires in shallow formats. The 33-year-old three-true-outcomes slugger was slashing an effective .223/.323/.476 with nine home runs, eight doubles, and 28 RBI across 167 plate appearances as LA's everyday third baseman before going on the shelf.