Max Muncy Injury News & Updates

Muncy signed a two-year contract extension with the Dodgers on Thursday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Muncy had a $14 million club option for the 2024 season, but the Dodgers will instead give him a new deal that keeps the 33-year-old slugger in Los Angeles through 2025. Muncy slashed .212/.333/.475 across 482 plate appearances in 2023 while tying a career-high 36 homers and setting a new personal best with 105 RBI.

Muncy isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Friday against the Giants, source reports.

Muncy will get a day off Friday after slashing .240/.367/.240 with three RBI and four runs scored over his last six games. Enrique Hernandez will replace Muncy at the hot corner and bat seventh.

Muncy is absent from the lineup Friday against the Giants.

Enrique Hernandez will start at third base and bat seventh as the Dodgers take on left-hander Sean Manaea. Muncy carries a .650 OPS in 166 plate appearances this year versus lefties, compared to a stellar .903 OPS in 375 plate appearances versus righties.

Muncy went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Tigers.

Muncy's blast got the Dodgers on the board in the sixth inning against Tigers starter Reese Olson. It also extended Muncy's hitting streak to 11 games, though he's gone 13-for-43 (.302) with just two multi-hit efforts in that span. The infielder matched his career high with his 36th homer of the season, and he's got a decent chance to set a new personal best with 11 contests left on the schedule. He's added a .213/.335/.496 slash line with 102 RBI, 89 runs scored, a stolen base, 16 doubles and a triple through 126 games this season.

Muncy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Muncy has a 1.015 OPS during his eight-game hit streak but will hit the bench Sunday after the Dodgers clinch the NL West crown Saturday in Seattle. Chris Taylor will start at third base and bat leadoff.

Muncy is not in the lineup Wednesday versus the Padres.

Enrique Hernandez will start at third base and bat fifth with left-hander Blake Snell toeing the slab for San Diego. Muncy has been on a roll lately, but he carries a .149/.268/.396 slash line in 157 plate appearances this year against southpaws.

Muncy went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's 11-8 loss to the Padres.

Muncy has homered three times in his last four games while adding six RBI in that span. The infielder continues to display solid power with 35 long balls and a .493 slugging percentage through 120 contests this season. He's added 97 RBI, 84 runs scored and a stolen base despite batting a meager .208, though his on-base percentage is a respectable .331.

Muncy went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's extra-innings loss to Washington.

Muncy got the scoring started with a sacrifice fly in the first inning and added a two-run blast in the eighth. It was the second straight game with a long ball for the slugger, who has knocked in five runs during that span. Muncy is up to 96 RBI on the campaign, two shy of the career-best mark of 98 he established back in 2019.

Muncy went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Friday's 8-5 win over Washington.

Muncy tied the score 3-3 with his fourth-inning solo shot and added an RBI single in the sixth. The veteran infielder went deep three times over his final six games in August, but this was his first home run through six contests in September. Muncy is batting just .207 on the campaign, though he's tied for eighth in the NL with 33 homers and ranks fourth with 93 RBI.

Muncy (shoulder) is back in the lineup Wednesday at Miami.

Muncy will start at third base and bat cleanup for the visiting Dodgers after sitting out of Tuesday's series opener due to a minor left shoulder tweak. He's posted an .816 OPS with 32 homers and 91 RBI across 114 games this season with the NL West leaders.

Muncy (shoulder) is out of the lineup Tuesday at Miami.

Muncy was lifted from Sunday's series finale against Atlanta after tweaking his left shoulder on a swing, though there doesn't seem to be much concern that it will be a long-term injury. Enrique Hernandez is playing third base for the Dodgers on Tuesday as Will Smith takes a turn in the DH role and Austin Barnes handles the catching duties.

Muncy left Sunday's game against Atlanta due to a shoulder injury after striking out in the fifth inning, but manager Dave Roberts doesn't believe it will be an IL situation, Michael J. Duarte of NBC LA reports.

Roberts characterized the shoulder issue as a "tweak" and indicated that Muncy should be fine. Muncy had gone 1-for-3 prior to his departure, breaking a two-game hitless stretch with a fourth-inning single. Should the slugger need to miss any games, the Dodgers could start Chris Taylor, Michael Busch or Enrique Hernandez at third base in his place.

Muncy went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in a loss to Atlanta on Thursday.

Muncy gave the Dodgers an early lead with an RBI fielder's choice in the first inning and added a solo shot to bring the team to within one run in the eighth. That homer gave the third baseman an extra-base hit in nine straight games, tying a franchise record. Muncy has hit safely in 10 consecutive contests overall, slashing .341/.413/.707 with three homers, six doubles, 13 RBI and eight runs over that stretch.

Muncy went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and three RBI in Wednesday's 7-0 win over the Diamondbacks.

Muncy didn't take long to extend his on-base streak and hitting streak to 11 and nine games, respectively. After walking in his first plate appearance in the bottom of the first inning, Muncy delivered a two-run double in his third trip to the plate in the fourth. Muncy closed August with a .253/.388/.494 slash line to go with four home runs, 18 RBI and 15 runs in 23 games.

Muncy went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Monday's 7-4 win over the Diamondbacks.

Muncy made a quick impact with his first-inning blast, extending his hitting streak to seven games. In that span, he's gone 10-for-30 (.333) with two homers, four doubles and eight RBI. It's an impressive stretch of consistency for the infielder, who owns a .204/.335/.484 slash line with 31 long balls, 85 RBI, 72 runs scored and one stolen base over 108 contests this season.

Muncy went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in Saturday's loss to Boston.

The 33-year-old slugger deposited a fifth-inning James Paxton offering into the Fenway bleachers for a two-run shot, giving the Dodgers a 4-2 lead. Muncy has now reached the 30-homer plateau for the fourth time in his career. However, his batting average remains below the Mendoza Line at .197 for the year.

Muncy went 2-for-5 with a double and three RBI in Friday's victory over the Red Sox.

Muncy pushed home a run with an RBI groundout in the sixth inning before knocking a two-run double in the seventh. It was his first multi-RBI game since Aug. 10; in his previous 10 games since then, Muncy had registered a .578 OPS. The veteran infielder is now slashing .197/.330/.467 with 80 RBI and 41 extra-base knocks through 443 plate appearances.

Muncy isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Game 2 of the Saturday's doubleheader with Miami, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Muncy went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and a walk during Game 1, and he'll get a breather to cap off Saturday's activities. Enrique Hernandez will draw the start at the hot corner and bat eighth.

Muncy went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 11-3 loss to the Marlins.

Muncy's homer was just his second in 13 games this month. While he's hit for a poor average all year, he's often made up for it with solid power outside of a few slumps. Through 100 contests overall, the infielder is up to 29 long balls, 77 RBI, 68 runs scored, a stolen base, nine doubles and a .194/.331/.472 slash line.

Muncy isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Friday against the Rockies, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

With left-hander Austin Gomber set to start on the mound for Colorado, the lefty-hitting Muncy will take a seat for the beginning of Friday's game. Enrique Hernandez will start at third base instead and bat fifth.

Muncy went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and a walk in a 2-1 win against Colorado on Thursday.

Muncy knocked in both Dodgers runs in the contest, swatting a solo shot to right field in the seventh inning and drawing a bases-loaded walk in the eighth. The long ball was his first in August and only his third hit -- Muncy came into the contest batting just .133 (2-for-15) in the month. The third baseman has, however, posted a 9:6 BB:K during that span, and he ranks fourth among qualified batters with a 16.4 percent walk rate on the season.

Muncy (wrist) will serve as the Dodgers' designated hitter and cleanup batter in Monday's series finale in San Diego.

J.D. Martinez will receive a planned day off Monday to open up the DH spot for Muncy, who had sat out each of the first three games of the series while recovering from the bruised left wrist he sustained Thursday, when he was hit by a pitch in an 8-2 win over the Athletics. Though Muncy bats from the left side of the plate, he throws with his right hand, so the injured wrist shouldn't present too many issues for him in the field while he's able to protect it with his glove. Assuming he checks out fine Monday as the Dodgers' DH, Muncy could be ready to resume starting at third base as soon as Tuesday in Arizona.

Muncy (wrist) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Muncy exited Thursday's game against Oakland after being hit by a pitch on the left wrist, and the bruise will keep him out of the starting nine Sunday for the third straight game. It's unclear if the 32-year-old will be available to pinch hit. Chris Taylor receives another look at third base while Enrique Hernandez starts in left field.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Muncy (wrist) will only be available to pinch run Friday and Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

A fastball to the wrist forced Muncy from Thursday's game against Oakland. He was fortunate to avoid any structural damage -- X-rays were negative -- but it sounds like Muncy will be limited for at least the first two games of the Padres series. Chris Taylor starts at third base Friday as David Peralta cleans up against right-hander Yu Darvish.

Muncy (wrist) isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Friday against San Diego, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

After taking a pitch to the wrist during Thursday's win over Oakland, Muncy will get another day to heal Friday. Chris Taylor will start at third base in Muncy's place and bat sixth.

Muncy was diagnosed with a left wrist contusion after getting hit by a pitch Thursday versus Oakland.

Muncy took a JP Sears fastball to the wrist in the bottom of the fifth inning and was lifted from the game in the bottom of the sixth, but there doesn't seem to be much concern. He finished the night with two walks, a run scored and the HBP across three plate appearances.

Muncy departed Thursday's game against the Athletics after taking a pitch off his left forearm/wrist, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Muncy was struck by a 91.3 mph JP Sears fastball in the bottom of the fifth inning, though he ran for himself and played third base in the top of the sixth before David Peralta replaced him in the lineup during the Dodgers' four-run bottom of the sixth. There should be an update on Muncy's status after the game.

Muncy went 2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBI in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Reds.

The Dodgers had just two hits Saturday, with Muncy sending them both over the fence against Reds right-hander Luke Weaver. This snapped an 0-for-9 skid for Muncy, who has homered six times over his last nine games. The infielder is up to 27 long balls, 70 RBI, 60 runs scored, one stolen bases and eight doubles while slashing .199/.331/.495 through 86 contests.

Muncy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and a walk in Monday's 6-3 extra-innings loss to the Blue Jays.

Muncy homered for the third game in a row, and he's hit safely in five straight contests (8-for-21). The infielder also got above the Mendoza line Monday -- he's hitting .201 on the year, his highest mark since June 8. He's added an .819 OPS, 25 long balls, 65 RBI, 58 runs scored and a stolen bases through 347 plate appearances.

Muncy went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Rangers.

Muncy helped the Dodgers cash in a productive first inning against Texas starter Martin Perez. While Muncy hit a grand slam for his third homer in four games, he also struck out three times Sunday. The infielder continues to supply power with little other contact -- he's slashing .196/.327/.477 with 24 homers, 63 RBI, 57 runs scored and a stolen base while also striking out at a career-worst 27.8 percent rate through 81 games.

Muncy went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, a walk, four total runs and two total RBI in a 16-3 victory over Texas on Saturday.

Muncy scored the Dodgers' first run of the game on a David Peralta second-inning double and went on to cross the plate three more times, setting a career-high mark with four total runs. One of those came on a third-inning solo shot that gave Muncy two homers over his past three games. During that span, the third baseman had gone 5-for-13 with four extra-base hits, six runs scored, five RBI and a pair of walks.

Muncy went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's loss against Baltimore.

Muncy crushed a 431-foot homer to center field in the top of the fifth to score Freddie Freeman and bring the Dodgers back within two runs of Baltimore. The third baseman had gone 0-for-13 at the plate over his previous three games coming in and is still batting just .180 in the month of July after batting .111 through all of June. He does, however, have four long balls this month to go along with eight RBI and 10 runs scored.

Muncy went 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk and two total RBI in Saturday's 10-5 win over the Angels.

Muncy has homered three times over his last six games, accounting for half of his hits in that span. Prior to this surge, he'd gone 14 contests without a long ball, though there was a two-week absence with a hamstring injury in that span. Muncy is slashing .198/.331/.476 with 21 homers, 53 RBI, 47 runs scored and a stolen base over 72 games this season.

Muncy went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Pirates.

Muncy has gone 7-for-28 (.250) over his last eight contests while smacking two homers and adding six RBI in that span. His blast Thursday was his 20th of the campaign -- a mark he's reached in each of the last five full seasons. The infielder is still batting just .195, but he's slugging .469 with 51 RBI, 46 runs scored, one stolen base and six doubles through 70 contests.

Muncy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 5-2 win over the Pirates.

The homer was Muncy's first in seven games since he returned from a hamstring injury. He's gone just 5-for-22 (.227) over that span. The infielder is at a .195/.322/.468 slash line with 19 homers, 49 RBI, 43 runs scored and a stolen base through 67 contests. Muncy may hit the bench occasionally against southpaws, but his solid power should keep him out of a strict platoon. Yonny Hernandez is his top competition for playing time at third base.

Muncy will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Royals.

Since returning from a hamstring injury Tuesday, Muncy has started against three righties while sitting against two lefties, including Saturday's starter Daniel Lynch. That's likely due more to the Dodgers' desire to ease him back into a full workload than a decision to shift him into a platoon role, though his .141/.253/.375 line against lefties this season doesn't make a great case for him to face many southpaws. Yonny Hernandez will handle the hot corner Saturday.

Muncy went 2-for-6 with a double, a run and three RBI in Thursday's 14-3 rout against the Rockies.

Muncy returned Tuesday from a stint on the injured list due to a hamstring strain, and he collected his first knock since being activated with a two-run double in the fourth inning Thursday. The slugger followed with a run-scoring single in the fifth for his first multi-hit performance since May 30. Muncy has been productive with 18 homers, 48 RBI and 41 runs on the campaign, and he's posted a respectable .321 OBP thanks to his 15.4 percent walk rate. However, his batting average currently sits at .192, which puts him in line to potentially finish below the Mendoza Line for the third time in the past four seasons.

Muncy isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Wednesday against the Rockies, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

After going 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in his return from the injured list Tuesday, Muncy will get another day to rest Wednesday. Yonny Hernandez will take over at third base in Muncy's absence and bat ninth.

The Dodgers reinstated Muncy (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Muncy landed on the injured list June 16 with a left hamstring strain and will now return as the Dodgers' primary third baseman. The 32-year-old slugger was slashing .094/.237/.219 through 38 plate appearances in June prior to getting hurt. Muncy's return will send Michael Busch back to Triple-A Oklahoma City as a corresponding move.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Saturday that Muncy (hamstring) will take live at-bats Sunday and be activated from the injured list Tuesday, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports.

Muncy has been out since June 13 with a strained left hamstring, and he will be back in the starting lineup when he returns Tuesday against Colorado. The 32-year-old slugger is slashing .191/.323/.474 with 18 homers and 45 RBI across 251 plate appearances this season.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters before Friday's game versus the Astros that Muncy (hamstring) won't be activated from the 10-day IL Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Roberts said that Muncy is still feeling tightness in his left hamstring, and he isn't guaranteed to be activated off the IL this weekend. The 32-year-old will miss at least two more games as he recovers, and fantasy managers shouldn't assume he'll be back in the lineup for Sunday's finale against Houston, either.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters before Tuesday's game versus the Angels that Muncy (hamstring) has a chance to return off the injured list over the weekend, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Roberts said that Muncy's left hamstring was "responding" and the infielder was able to run the bases and take grounders before Tuesday's game. The infielder is eligible to come off the injured list Friday, and while there's no lock that occurs, it does appear that he'll be back line the lineup for the Dodgers without needing a rehab stint as long as he continues to make positive progress.

Muncy (hamstring) ran the bases and took grounders at third base ahead of Tuesday's game against the Angels, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Muncy has been dealing with a hamstring strain since June 13 and was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday. The 32-year-old third baseman is eligible to return from the IL on Friday, and his participation in pregame activities is a good sign he could be good to go by then.

Muncy (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Dodgers on Friday, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com

Muncy will miss at least a week after suffering the hamstring strain during Sunday's game versus the Phillies. The veteran infielder will get a chance to recover with Michael Busch taking Muncy's spot on the 26-man active roster.

Muncy said Thursday on Foul Territory that his left hamstring strain is of the low-grade variety.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Wednesday that it was a Grade 2 hamstring strain, but the diagnosis isn't quite that drastic. "If it was a Grade 2, you're looking at a month, two months," Muncy said. "Thankfully that's not what I'm looking at right now." He's yet to be placed on the injured list and could perhaps return to action this weekend against the rival Giants.

MRI results revealed Wednesday that Muncy has a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports.

Manager Dave Roberts said the Dodgers won't place Muncy on the injured list just yet, and the hope is for Muncy to return Saturday against the Giants. The 32-year-old third baseman has already missed two games due to his hamstring strain and could still end up on the IL if he's not ready to come back this weekend.

Muncy (hamstring) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Muncy tweaked his left hamstring during Sunday's game in Philadelphia and has now sat out two in a row. It's not clear at this point whether he might require a stint on the injured list, as he was expected to undergo an MRI Wednesday to provide more clarity. Chris Taylor is at third base Wednesday.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Muncy is out of the lineup due to a left hamstring strain, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Muncy apparently strained his hamstring while running to first base during his final at-bat Sunday. He's scheduled to receive an MRI on Wednesday and won't return to the lineup until Thursday at the earliest.

Muncy is not in the lineup Tuesday against the White Sox.

Chris Taylor is covering third base and Mookie Betts will play shortstop as the Dodgers open a three-game series with Chicago. Muncy has gone 2-for-28 (.071) over his last eight games.

Muncy went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in an 8-4 victory over the Yankees on Friday.

Los Angeles put up six first-inning runs against Luis Severino, with Muncy's shot to left-center field accounting for two of them. The third baseman began the week dealing with a mild hamstring issue, but it cost him only one game doesn't appear to be affecting his production, as he's drive in at least one run in each of the three contests since his return. Muncy is tied for second in the league with 18 homers this season, and three of those have come in his past five games.

Muncy went 2-for-5 with a double, one RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Nationals.

Muncy didn't play Monday due to left hamstring tightness, but it appears he's avoided anything worse than a minor issue. He's gone 5-for-11 (.455) over his last three games with two homers, four RBI, six runs scored and two doubles in that span. The infielder should be good to resume a near-everyday role. Muncy is slashing .214/.341/.532 with 17 homers, 39 RBI, 36 runs scored, a stolen base and four doubles through 50 contests.

Muncy (hamstring) is back in the lineup Tuesday versus the Nationals.

Muncy missed Sunday's series finale against the Rays after making an early exit from Saturday's game due to left hamstring tightness. It proved to just be a cramp, though, and he is starting at third base and batting third for the Dodgers on Tuesday night against the Nats.

Muncy (hamstring) is expected to return to the Dodgers' lineup Tuesday against the Nationals, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Muncy departed Sunday's game against the Rays with a left hamstring cramp and is not in the lineup Monday. However, plans for an MRI have been scuttled because it was deemed unnecessary and it sounds like it will be just a one-day absence for the slugger.

Muncy (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Nationals, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Muncy exited Sunday's game against the Rays with what was described as a left hamstring cramp, although he had been set to undergo an MRI and the results of that haven't been revealed. At the very least, he'll begin Monday's game on the bench, with Chris Taylor drawing the start at the hot corner.

Muncy said after Sunday's 11-10 loss to the Rays that he will undergo an MRI on his left hamstring Monday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Though the Dodgers described Muncy's injury as a left hamstring cramp when he was removed in the bottom of the third inning, he'll still undergo imaging as the team looks to confirm that he's avoided a strain. Muncy, who went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run before exiting the contest, picked up the injury while running the bases in the top of the third. Even if the MRI yields good news, it wouldn't be surprising if Muncy sat out Monday's game against the Nationals for precautionary purposes.

The Dodgers announced that Muncy's removal in the bottom of the third inning of Sunday's game against the Rays was due to a left hamstring cramp.

Muncy suffered the injury in question while running the bases in the top of the third, and though he was initially able to stay in the game, James Outman came off the bench to replace Muncy when the Dodgers returned to the field for defense in the bottom of the frame. Before departing, Muncy delivered the goods for fantasy managers, going 1-for-2 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run. So long as follow-up tests on his hamstring don't reveal any sort of strain, Muncy could conceivably return to the lineup for the Dodgers' next game Monday versus the Nationals.

Muncy left Sunday's game against the Rays with an apparent injury in the third inning, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. He went 1-for-2 with a solo homer and two runs scored before exiting.

Muncy was seen limping on the bases, and while he was initially able to stay in the game, he wasn't able to continue on defense. James Outman has replaced Muncy in the lineup, while Chris Taylor has moved from left field to third base.

Muncy went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, two runs and two RBI in Saturday's 6-5 win against Tampa Bay.

Muncy came into the contest with just two hits -- both singles -- and 12 strikeouts over his past 27 at-bats. He emerged from the cold spell Saturday with a second-inning solo homer and an RBI double in the fourth frame. Muncy is tied for second in the league with 16 homers, tied for 10th with 37 RBI and tied for eighth with 32 walks, each of which has helped offset a .205 batting average.

Muncy was ejected from Sunday's game against the Cardinals for arguing balls and strikes, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

The 32-year-old struck out in both his plate appearances and was ejected for arguing a called third strike during the fourth inning. Muncy should be back in the lineup Monday in Atlanta, while Chris Taylor replaced him at third base Sunday.

Muncy isn't starting Friday against the Cardinals, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

The Cardinals will begin Friday's contest with southpaw Steven Matz on the mound, forcing the lefty-hitting Muncy to the bench. Chris Taylor will take over at third base and bat fifth.

Muncy went 1-for-4 with a homer in Thursday's loss against the Cardinals.

Muncy pulled the Dodgers within one run with his solo shot in the seventh. It was his 15th of the season, as he trails Pete Alonso by one for the MLB lead in homers. Muncy took a step back in 2022 with his worst OPS in a Dodger uniform at .713. He has bounced back with a phenomenal .943 OPS to start 2023.

Muncy went 3-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in Monday's 9-8 win over Minnesota.

Muncy took over the MLB lead in homers with his 13th and 14th on Monday. With a .925 OPS, Muncy could end up posting his second ever season with an OPS over .900. The batting average is only .216, but great plate discipline and some extra power has Muncy rolling in 2023. He is on pace to top 40 home runs for the first time in his career.

Muncy is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Brewers.

Muncy will head to bench after he went 1-for-18 with two RBI, a run scored and seven punchouts over his last five games. Pair that with the fact that left-hander Wade Miley toes the rubber for Milwaukee on Wednesday and Muncy is batting .139 over 36 at-bats versus southpaws in 2023, it's a good day to give the 32-year-old a breather. Chris Taylor will draw the start at third base and bat fourth in the series finale with the Brewers.

Muncy (illness) is starting at designated hitter and batting fifth Saturday against the Padres, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

He left Friday's game with an illness, but it wasn't serious enough to keep him out of Saturday's action. Muncy is hitting .206 with a .333 OBP and four home runs over the past 10 games.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Muncy left Friday's game against the Diamondbacks with illness, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Muncy was due up to bat in the next inning, but the Dodgers replaced the infielder with Chris Taylor at third base. For now, Muncy should be considered day-to-day with a good chance to return by the end of the weekend.

Muncy went 1-for-5 with a grand slam in Wednesday's win over the Phillies.

Muncy came up with the bases loaded against Craig Kimbrel in the bottom of the ninth and promptly unloaded them with one swing, giving the Dodgers a 10-6 win and sweep of the Phillies. The grand slam was Muncy's 12th home run this season, putting him back atop the league leaderboard. The 32-year-old infielder's OPS is up to 1.039 through 118 plate appearances. He's added 27 RBI, 22 runs scored and a stolen base.

Muncy went 1-for-2 with a double, two walks, a run and an RBI in Friday's 7-3 win over St. Louis.

Muncy spent time on the paternity list this week before being activated ahead of Friday's contest. The third baseman picked up where he left off prior to his brief absence, drawing multiple walks for the fourth time in his past seven games. Over that stretch, Muncy is slashing .375/.630/1.188 with four homers, five runs and seven RBI.

The Dodgers activated Muncy off the paternity list Friday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Muncy ended up being out of the lineup for three days while on paternity leave. Luke Williams was sent down to Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding transaction.

Muncy (personal) is expected to rejoin the Dodgers on Friday against the Cardinals, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Muncy will be joined by Brusdar Graterol as Dodgers that will rejoin the club after being placed on the paternity list. In 90 plate appearances over 22 games, Muncy has hit a league-leading 11 homers while forging a 1.129 OPS.

The Dodgers officially placed Muncy (personal) on the paternity list Tuesday.

Reliever Brusdar Graterol is joining Muncy on paternity leave, while reliever Evan Phillips was activated from the paternity list ahead of Tuesday's series opener in Pittsburgh. Meanwhile, the Dodgers called up infielder/designated hitter Michael Busch from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a transaction that corresponds with Muncy's placement on the paternity list. Muncy will most likely remain in Los Angeles for the entirety of the Dodgers' three-game series in Pittsburgh before he's presumably activated ahead of Friday's home game versus the Cardinals.

Muncy was placed on the paternity leave list by the Dodgers on Monday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Muncy can be away from the club for three games. With the Dodgers set to return to begin a homestand Friday, it seems likely he'll be back that day. Muncy is the major-league home run leader with 11 bombs.

Muncy went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a solo home run in Saturday's 9-4 victory over the Cubs.

Muncy extended the Dodgers' lead to 6-2 with a two-run homer in the seventh off Mark Leiter and hit a solo shot in the ninth off Brad Boxberger. After his third multi-homer game this season, Muncy now has 10 home runs, tying him with Pete Alonso for the MLB lead.

Muncy went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks in Thursday's 6-2 victory versus the Cubs.

Muncy gave the Dodgers an early lead with a second-inning solo shot to right-center field. The slugger got off to a slow start this season, slashing .121/.293/.212 with 16 strikeouts through his first nine contests. However, he's turned a corner since then, going 11-for-28 (.393) with seven long balls, 14 RBI and a 10:8 K:BB across his subsequent 10 games. The hot stretch has pushed Muncy's homer total to nine on the season, tied for second-most in MLB.

Muncy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Monday in a loss to the Mets.

Muncy gave the Dodgers a short-lived lead in the sixth inning with a 433-foot solo shot to center field. The long ball was Muncy's seventh of the campaign, six of which have come over his past seven games. During that stretch, the veteran slugger is slashing .375/.423/1.125 with 13 RBI.

Muncy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's loss to the Cubs.

Muncy continued his recent power surge Friday, slamming a solo shot to right field in the seventh inning. The powerful third baseman has gone deep five times in his past four games, racking up 12 RBI and slashing .538/.571/1.692 over that span. Muncy's offensive resurgence corresponds with his recent decision to return to the "back step" move in his hitting motion that he added late last season, per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. The move helped Muncy finish 2022 on a high note offensively, and it's already paying dividends for him this season.

Muncy went 2-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI in a 10-5 win against San Francisco on Wednesday.

Muncy entered the three-game series against the Giants with just one homer and a .121/.293/.212 slash line, but he turned things around quickly against his team's biggest rival. The third baseman feasted on San Francisco pitching to the tune of four homers and 11 RBI while going 5-for-9 in the series despite beginning the middle game on the bench. Muncy might be a surefire Hall of Famer if he could face the Giants every game -- he has 25 long balls and 55 RBI against them over 75 career contests spanning 296 plate appearances.

Muncy is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Giants.

Muncy had a huge night at the dish Monday, going 3-for-3 with a three-run homer and a grand slam, but he'll grab some rest Tuesday with the Giants throwing left-hander Alex Wood. Chris Taylor is at third base and batting seventh.

Muncy went 3-for-3 with a three-run home run and a grand slam in Monday's 9-1 victory over the Giants.

Muncy smoked a three-run shot off Logan Webb in the third and a grand slam off Sean Hjelle in the seventh, marking his second and third homers of the season, respectively. Coming into the contest, Muncy had just four hits over his first 33 at-bats, so Monday's prolific outing was certainly a welcome sight for fantasy managers.

Muncy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Rockies.

The home run was the first of the season for Muncy, who recently moved past a lower-body injury that kept him out for a game. Though he came away with hits in his first two trips to the plate Tuesday, Muncy still doesn't look to be completely dialed in just yet, as he struck out swinging and looking in his final two plate appearances. He's struck out in 11 of his 23 plate appearances to date (47.8 percent).

Muncy (groin) is back in the Dodgers' lineup Monday for their game against the Rockies.

Muncy was hit by a pitch in the groin area Saturday and sat out Sunday's game, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go Monday. He'll be at third base and batting cleanup against Ryan Feltner.

Manager Dave Roberts said Muncy (groin) won't be available off the bench Sunday versus the Diamondbacks, though the skipper doesn't expect the injury to warrant a trip to the injured list, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

The 32-year-old was hit by a pitch in a "very sensitive area of his body" Saturday and is still experiencing some soreness Sunday. Muncy will take it easy for a day or two but should make a relatively quick return to the lineup.

Muncy (lower body) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

Muncy was hit in the lower body by a pitch during Saturday's victory over Arizona, and the infielder is unsurprisingly out of the lineup for the series finale against the D-Backs. Chris Taylor gets the start at third base in Muncy's place and he'll hit eighth against Zach Davies and the Diamondbacks' pitching staff.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced that Muncy left Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks with a lower-body injury and that he will be reevaluated before Sunday's game, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Muncy was hit by a pitch in the groin area, and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that he "ad an interaction with a baseball that he needed to catch his breath a little." There's a very good chance Muncy will miss Sunday's game, and the evaluation will give clearance on whether this is a short or long-term injury for the infielder.

Muncy went 0-for-5 with five strikeouts in Thursday's 8-2 victory versus the Diamondbacks.

Muncy made some plate adjustments this spring with the hope that he could improve upon his .196/.329/.384 slash line from last season, and his Cactus League results were solid, as he slashed .304/.418/.587 with three homers. The third baseman wasn't able to carry over the positive spring to Thursday, however, as he became just the second major-leaguer in history to strike out five times on Opening Day, per Eric Stephen of SBNation.com. Muncy should have a long leash as a middle-of-the order bat for Los Angeles and will be given plenty of opportunity to bounce back from the season-opening platinum sombrero, but the performance is a reminder to fantasy managers that Muncy has hit below .200 in two of his past three campaigns.

Muncy is no longer using a step-back in his swing as he did for the latter part of last season, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Muncy adopted the step-back last year in part to "lock things in place" following a rough start to the campaign that was likely connected to lingering ligament damage in his elbow. Ardaya reports that Muncy visited Driveline in the offseason and took up weighted bat training that has resulted in a quicker swing, and the veteran appears to be back to full health for the coming campaign. Muncy has so far shown positive results this spring, slashing .292/.393/.500 with a home run, two doubles and three RBI over 28 plate appearances.

Muncy isn't starting Saturday against the Rockies, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Muncy will head to the bench after he went 1-for-18 with a double, two RBI, a run, six walks and five strikeouts over the last six games. Miguel Vargas is serving as the designated hitter and batting sixth.

Muncy is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Diamondbacks, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Muncy sat out Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader but started the nightcap and went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer, but he'll return to the bench for Wednesday's contest. Justin Turner will serve as the designated hitter while Hanser Alberto starts at the hot corner.

Muncy went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader split with Arizona.

Muncy didn't play in the first game of the twin bill but started at third base in the nightcap. He accounted for both Los Angeles runs with a two-run shot to right field in the sixth inning. Muncy has at least one hit in 13 of his 15 games in September and is slashing .305/.388/.627 with five homers, 14 RBI and 14 runs this month.

Muncy is not in the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Diamondbacks.

Muncy owns a stellar 1.041 OPS this month, but the Dodgers have little to play for at this point, so they will limit Muncy to no more than one start Tuesday.

Muncy went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and an additional run in a 4-0 win against the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

Muncy singled and scored in the second inning, walked in the third, homered in the seventh and walked again in the ninth. Despite missing some time recently with a knee injury, the 32-year-old has picked up right where he left off with a .361/.425/.750 slash line and four home runs in nine September games.

Muncy went 1-for-4 with three RBI and a walk in Sunday's 11-2 win against San Diego.

Muncy missed the Dodgers' previous two games due to a left knee issue, but he was able to play as the designated hitter Sunday. The veteran notched a two-run single in the sixth inning and recorded another RBI with a bases-loaded walk in the following frame. Muncy has recorded exactly three RBI in each of the past three games in which he's played, pushing his total to 60 runs batted in on the season.

Muncy (knee) will serve as the Dodgers' designated hitter and No. 5 batter in Sunday's game against the Padres.

He'll step back into the starting nine for the series finale following a two-game hiatus due to a minor left knee injury. Muncy received an injection to alleviate pain in the knee, so it's possible the Dodgers limit him to a DH-only role for a few games to avoid a flareup down the stretch that might sideline him for a longer period of time.

Muncy (knee) is expected to start at third base Sunday against the Padres, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Muncy has been dealing with knee issues recently and has been out since he received a cortisone injection Wednesday. While the Dodgers could afford to rest him for an extended period given their comfortable perch atop the National League standings, a longer absence evidently won't be necessary.

Muncy (knee) will remain on the bench Saturday against San Diego.

Muncy hasn't played since receiving a cortisone injection in his left knee Wednesday. He hasn't looked like he's playing through an injury, as he went 6-for-9 with three homers in the two games prior to his absence, but he's apparently been dealing with the issue for a while. With the Dodgers safely atop the NL West, the team has no need to rush Muncy back, so it's possible he sits for a few more days. Justin Turner will be the third baseman Saturday, with Will Smith serving as the designated hitter.

Muncy is being held out Friday after receiving a cortisone injection in his left knee after Wednesday's game, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

It was perhaps surprising that Muncy was not in Friday's lineup after racking up six hits, three homers and six RBI over his last two appearances, and it is now known that he was not simply getting a night off. Muncy's knee, according to the report "has been bothering him for some time" and he figured it was "best to address it before (the) postseason." Muncy could conceivably return to the lineup Saturday, but it would not be surprising if he gets more time to rest.

Muncy isn't starting Friday against the Padres, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Muncy is getting a breather after he went 6-for-9 with three home runs, a double, six RBI, five runs and a strikeout over the last two games. Joey Gallo will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth.

Muncy went 3-for-5 with one homer, three RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's win over San Francisco.

Muncy increased the Dodgers' lead to four with a three-run homer off righty reliever Zack Littell in the eighth. After a stretch of 13 games without a home run, the 32-year-old has now hit three in his last two games. The second baseman had gone four straight games without a hit but bounced back with what is now a modest five-game hit streak that includes back-to-back three-hit games.

Muncy went 3-for-4 with two home runs, a double, three RBI and three runs scored in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Giants.

Muncy snapped a 13-game homer drought in third inning with a two-run blast. He added a solo shot in the sixth for good measure, raising his season total to 18 long balls. The infielder is up to a .192/.321/.381 slash line with 54 RBI, 58 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases through 468 plate appearances, though he's now hit safely in four straight games.

Muncy isn't starting Saturday against the Padres, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Muncy is getting a breather after he went 1-for-18 with a run, three walks and six strikeouts over the last five games. Will Smith will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup.

Muncy has been playing through left knee soreness, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Muncy was supposed to serve as the designated hitter for the third consecutive game Saturday against the Marlins, but he'll move out to third base with Justin Turner feeling well enough to hit but not take the field. Muncy has just one hit in his last three games, but it's unclear if that brief slump has anything to do with the knee issue.

Muncy signed a one-year, $13.5 million contract extension with the Dodgers on Monday, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports. The deal also includes a team option for 2024 at $10 million plus incentives.

Muncy is hitting just .190 this season, but he owns an .896 OPS since the All-Star break, and that was all the Dodgers needed to see before locking him up for another year -- and perhaps two. Muncy has been a fixture in the Los Angeles lineup, and he will presumably remain a regular in 2023.

Muncy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and a walk in Sunday's 10-3 win over the Marlins.

Muncy continued his torrid August with his fifth multi-hit game in his last 16. In that span, he's knocked seven homers while adding 15 RBI and 11 runs scored. The infielder owns a .190/.326/.386 slash line with 16 long balls, 47 RBI, 51 runs scored and two stolen bases through 99 contests overall, but he's been trending in the right direction for a few weeks now.

Muncy isn't starting Friday against the Marlins, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Muncy has slashed .308/.400/.795 with five home runs, four doubles, 11 RBI and seven runs over the last 11 games but will get a breather Friday. Hanser Alberto will start at third base and bat seventh.

Muncy went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Milwaukee.

Offense was hard to come by in the contest, and Muncy provided what turned out to be the winning run when he launched a solo shot to right field in the seventh inning. The long ball was the sixth in August for the veteran and accounted for his 13th RBI through 13 games . After struggling through the first four months of the campaign, Muncy has caught fire in August, adding to the homer and RBI totals with a .340 batting average.

Muncy went 4-for-5 with a home run, a double, two total runs and four total RBI in Saturday's 13-3 win over Kansas City.

Muncy was part of a big first inning for the Dodgers, knocking in one of the team's five runs with a single. He added a two-run homer in the fourth and a run-scoring double in the sixth. This was Muncy's first four-hit game of the campaign, lifting his season batting average to .189. That number remains uninspiring, but the veteran slugger has been coming on of late, slashing .424/.472/1.000 with five homers, four doubles and 12 RBI over nine games in August.

Muncy left Wednesday's win over Minnesota in the fifth inning after a ground ball hit him in the hand. X-rays after the game were negative, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports.

Muncy went 1-for-2 with a home run before departing. It doesn't sound like a serious injury, but he may need to sit out a game or two.

Muncy went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and an additional RBI in a 10-3 win against the Twins on Tuesday.

Muncy connected on a solo shot off Minnesota starter Joe Ryan in the second inning and added an RBI double in the seventh to extend his hitting streak to a modest six games, coinciding with the start of August. During the stretch, the 31-year-old is slashing .375/.400/.875 with three home runs and doubles apiece in 24 at-bats and the successful week has upped Muncy's OPS from .613 to .665.

Muncy went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 8-3 win against San Diego.

Muncy's lone hit of the game was a big one, as his fifth-inning, three-run blast gave Los Angeles a lead it did not relinquish. The homer was his second in four games and extended his on-base streak to eight contests. Over that stretch, Muncy is slashing .276/.353/.552 -- a considerable uptick from his .170/.313/.329 line on the season.

Muncy is not in Friday's lineup against the Padres, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

With Miguel Vargas and Chris Taylor active, Muncy may start to sit regularly against lefties, as he is in this one against Sean Manaea. Muncy is hitting .250/.333/.417 with one home run and 12 strikeouts over his last 10 games.

Muncy went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Monday's 8-2 win over the Giants.

Muncy gave the Dodgers the lead in the second inning, and they never looked back. The homer was his first since the All-Star break and his 10th of the year. The infielder is slashing .162/.312/.314 with 34 RBI, 41 runs scored and two stolen bases through 343 plate appearances.

Muncy went 1-for-3 with a double, a stolen base and a hit-by-pitch in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Rockies.

Muncy has hit safely in five of his last six games, though he's now gone 18 contests without a multi-hit effort. His steal was his second of the year, matching his total from last season. The infielder continues to struggle at the plate with a .162/.310/.305 slash line, nine home runs, 31 RBI, 39 runs scored, 10 doubles and a triple in 335 plate appearances. If the Dodgers elect to add a hitter before Tuesday's trade deadline, Muncy could soon find himself in a bench or platoon role.

Muncy isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Nationals, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

Muncy started the last seven games and hit just .115 with a homer, a double, four runs and four RBI. However, he'll get a breather Wednesday while Justin Turner (abdomen) starts at third base with Will Smith serving as the designated hitter.

The Athletics promoted Muncy from Single-A Stockton to High-A Lansing on Wednesday, Melissa Lockard of The Athletic reports.

The 2021 first-round draft pick has produced at slightly-above-league-average level for Stockton (.365 wOBA, 108 wRC+) for the season, but he's been an even better dating back to June 1, slashing .234/.369/.447 while trimming his strikeout rate to a high, but still palatable 28.6 percent. In Lansing, the 19-year-old shortstop will be joining Oakland's top overall hitting prospect in catcher Tyler Soderstrom.

Muncy went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Angels.

Entering Saturday, Muncy had gone 1-for-23 with a double and seven walks in his last eight games. He doubled the Dodgers' lead with a three-run blast in the third inning for his first homer since July 5. The 31-year-old infielder still has a wretched .160 batting average this year, but he's added nine homers, 30 RBI, 35 runs scored and a stolen base through 73 contests. He's maintained a regular role in the lineup against right-handers, though he's sat out three of the Dodgers' 15 games in July.

Muncy is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Muncy is 1-for-23 with a double, two RBI, two runs and 11 strikeouts over his past eight games, though he's also walked seven times during that stretch. Justin Turner will shift to third base while catcher Will Smith rests his legs as the designated hitter against southpaw Patrick Sandoval.

Muncy is on the bench Tuesday against the Cardinals, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

Days off may become more frequent for Muncy, who's gone 4-for-30 since the beginning of July, if he doesn't begin producing more consistently at the plate. Justin Turner is playing third base Tuesday while Will Smith fills in as designated hitter.

Muncy went 2-for-2 with a home run, a double, two walks, two RBI, a stolen base and three runs scored in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Rockies.

Muncy is starting to find his power again, as he's homered three times in his last seven games. He was productive across the board Tuesday, but that's been a rarity for the infielder in 2022. For the season, he's at a .171/.326/.327 slash line with eight homers, one steal, 25 RBI and 32 runs scored through 261 plate appearances.

Muncy is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies.

Muncy went just 4-for-33 (.121) over his last 10 games, so he will get a chance to clear his head. Mookie Betts will start at second base Monday, and Hanser Alberto will get the nod at third.

Muncy went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 5-1 win over the Padres.

Muncy opened the scoring with a second-inning solo shot off Padres starter Blake Snell. This was Muncy's third homer in his last nine games, a span in which he's gone 7-for-30 (.233). The infielder's picked up the pace just slightly, as he's still slashing a meager .168/.325/.312 with seven homers, 22 RBI, 29 runs scored, six doubles and a triple through 249 plate appearances.

Muncy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in a 7-4 loss to the Rockies on Tuesday.

Muncy took Kyle Freeland deep with a second-deck blast in the sixth inning and later doubled for make it a two-hit night for the designated hitter. It was the sixth home run of the year. The 31-year-old left-handed bat is walking at an 18.6% rate and has a respectable .325 OBP despite batting only .167 on the season.

Muncy is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Muncy started the past nine games and will receive Saturday off after posting a .219/.375/.313 slash line during that stretch. Justin Turner will shift to third base while catcher Will Smith rests his legs as the designated hitter.

Muncy went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored Thursday against Cincinnati.

Muncy highlighted his performance by taking Hunter Greene yard in the fifth inning to record his fifth home of the season. However, he also managed his first multi-hit game since June 9 and his fifth of the campaign. Muncy is still hitting only .232 in 12 games since being activated from the injured list.

Muncy will sit Sunday against the Giants, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Muncy started three games in a row after returning from a bout of elbow inflammation Thursday, but he'll get the day off here against tough lefty Carlos Rodon. Hanser Alberto starts at second base, Justin Turner at third and Will Smith at designated hitter, the three spots Muncy has split time between this season.

Muncy went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, five RBI and two runs scored Thursday against the White Sox.

Muncy was activated from the injured list Thursday, and he began his productive day with a two-RBI double in the fifth inning. He added a three-run home run in the following frame, tallying his fourth long ball of the campaign. Muncy is hitting just .159/.329/.297 across 173 plate appearances on the season, though it's possible he finds his stride at the dish after having some additional time to get healthy.

Muncy (elbow) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday.

Muncy missed two weeks due to left elbow inflammation but recently completed a four-game rehab assignment at Triple-A Oklahoma City and went 2-for-14 with a homer, two RBI, three runs and six strikeouts. The 31-year-old hit just .150 over 41 games prior to his absence, but he should see regular playing time in the heart of the Dodgers' order now that he's back in action.

Manager Dave Roberts said there's a "good possibility" Wednesday is the last day of Muncy's (elbow) rehab assignment, and the infielder could be activated from the 10-day injured list as early as Thursday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The 31-year-old has gone 2-for-10 with a home run, two RBI and three walks over three rehab appearances with Triple-A Oklahoma City, and his fourth game Wednesday is set to be his last. Muncy has been sidelined by left elbow inflammation the past two weeks but may be back in the lineup for Thursday's series finale versus the White Sox. He's struggled so far in 2022 with a .150/.327/.263 slash line, three home runs and 14 RBI in 41 games.

Muncy (elbow), who is currently on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City, could be activated from the injured list for this weekend's series against the Giants, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Muncy has gone 2-for-10 through three rehab games, and he hit a walkoff two-run home run for OKC on Tuesday. The slugger went on the injured list May 28 and is eligible to return to the big-league club. It seems likely that he'll be back by the time the Dodgers take on the Giants in San Francisco starting Friday.

Muncy (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, broadcaster Alex Freedman reports.

Muncy's rehab assignment was pushed back a few days after he was initially scheduled to begin playing in minor-league games Thursday, but he'll start at the hot corner and bat second Saturday. The 31-year-old has been on the 10-day injured list since May 28, and he'll likely be able to rejoin the Dodgers in the coming days.

Muncy went 4-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs and was also hit by a pitch in Single-A Stockton's win over San Jose on Thursday.

The multi-dinger night marked Muncy's first time accomplishing the feat as a professional, and his four hits were also a career best as per MLB.com. Muncy has multi-hit efforts in three of the Ports' last five games and is a sizzling 10-for-28 with two homers and four RBI in the last seven contests overall, but he's still carrying a bloated 31.4 percent strikeout rate for 207 plate appearances.

Muncy (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City at some point over the weekend, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Muncy was originally slated to begin the rehab assignment Thursday, but his return to game action has shifted back a couple of days. There is no indication that he suffered any type of setback, so he remains on track for an early June return.

Muncy (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Muncy took part in batting practice Wednesday, and he'll be cleared to return to game action at the minor-league level over the weekend. It's not yet clear how many rehab games he'll require, but he'll likely be in the mix to rejoin the Dodgers next week.

Muncy (elbow) took part in early batting practice ahead of Wednesday's game against the Pirates, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Muncy landed on the 10-day injured list with left elbow inflammation Saturday, and Wednesday marked the first time that he had taken part in pregame batting practice since landing on the IL. Assuming he feels good afterward, he's expected to be sent to Camelback Ranch soon to ramp up his activity.

Muncy (elbow) is expected to be sent to Camelback Ranch within the next few days to start ramping back up, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Muncy was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to left elbow inflammation, but he was with the team Monday and has already been starting to swing a bat, per Hoornstra. The infielder can return from the IL as early as June 5, though a timetable for his activation has yet to be established at this point.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Muncy isn't starting Thursday against the Diamondbacks.

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.

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 Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

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.

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

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.

Muncy will sit Saturday against the Phillies, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Muncy's bat has yet to wake up this season, as he's hit just .147/.341/.295 with three homers through his first 30 games, though his 27:26 BB:K indicates he's still seeing the ball quite well. He'll get a rest Saturday, with Hanser Alberto starting at second and Justin Turner at third.

Muncy is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Hanser Alberto will enter the starting nine at third base in place of Muncy, who takes a seat after he was included in the lineup in each of the past five games. Through the first five games of May, Muncy is reaching base at a .400 clip, but it's largely been driven by walks (six) rather than hits (two).

Muncy went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 9-1 victory against San Francisco.

Muncy led off the seventh inning with a single and was eventually brought home on a Gavin Lux hit, and he went deep in the following frame for the final run of the contest. The slugger entered the contest having gone hitless over his previous four games, and this was his first multi-hit effort since April 22. Muncy is still hitting a paltry .151/.319/.315 on the season, so fantasy managers who roster him will hope this performance can get him going.

Muncy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Muncy has a .586 OPS for the season and is in a 2-for-24 slump over the past seven games, and he'll head to the bench Sunday for the first time in 2022. Justin Turner will serve as the designated hitter while Hanser Alberto starts at the hot corner.

Muncy went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, two additional RBI and two walks in Friday's 6-1 win against the Padres.

Muncy walked in the first and third innings, homered in the fifth to give Los Angeles the lead and singled home two more runs in the seventh to provide valuable insurance. The base knocks snapped a three-game hitless stretch for the infielder, who has been drawing walks but hasn't had much luck when putting the ball in play to the tune of a .167/.352/.357 slash line.

Muncy went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks Wednesday against the Twins.

Muncy capped off a strong offensive day for the Dodgers by taking Griffin Jax yard in the ninth inning. It was only his second hit of the campaign -- and his first home run -- though he has also walked five times in only five games. Muncy has occupied the cleanup role in four of his five starts, so he should provide plentiful counting stats once his bat heats up.

Muncy went 0-for-2 with three walks and a run scored in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Twins.

Muncy has recorded only one hit in the Dodgers' first four games, but he at least in Tuesday's game, he displayed the sort of plate discipline that aided him to a .368 on-base average in 2021. The 31-year-old should continue to see more plate appearances with runners on base with the likes of Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman and Trea Turner batting ahead of him, though it's fair to wonder if Muncy will be able to replicate last season's power production after suffering a UCL tear in his left elbow last fall. Muncy returned to action early in spring training, but he went 5-for-27 in Cactus League play and produced only two extra-base hits (both doubles).

Muncy has gone 6-for-16 with two homers, two doubles and six RBI across his first four games for Low-A Stockton.

The No. 25 pick in last year's draft, Muncy had a quiet debut in rookie ball last year, but his bat has been much louder to start this season. That said, he's also managed to strike out eight times in 18 plate appearances, so there's still plenty of work for him to do. At just 19 years old, he's at least two or three years away from the majors, but there's certainly intriguing upside to be found here. And no, despite their similarities, he's not related to the Dodgers' Max Muncy.

Muncy (elbow) will start at third base and bat second in Monday's spring training matchup with the White Sox, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Muncy was forced to miss last year's postseason after injuring his elbow in the regular season finale, but he seems to be on track to be ready for Opening Day. With the addition of Freddie Freeman this offseason, Muncy will likely be the Dodgers primary designated-hitter this season but he may be asked to play both second base and third base in addition to getting the occasional start at first when Freeman is not in the lineup. The 31-year-old will look to pick up where he left off in 2021 where he hit 36 homers and drove in 94 runs with a slash of .249/.368/.895.

Muncy (elbow) is slated to make his spring debut Monday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Muncy hurt his elbow in last year's regular-season finale but has participated in baseball activities early in spring training. He played first base in a simulated game last week, and he'll make his Cactus League debut against the White Sox on Monday. It's not yet clear whether he'll face any limitations for Opening Day, but his progression early this spring has been encouraging.

Muncy (elbow) played first base in the Dodgers' simulated game Tuesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Muncy's health has been a major question mark since he injured his left elbow in last year's regular-season finale, but the recent news on that front has been encouraging. He's apparently 85 percent recovered from the injury and has been participating in workouts with the intention of being ready for Opening Day. While the introduction of the universal designated hitter should make it easier to keep him in the lineup early in the year if he's not yet at 100 percent, it looks as though he may not find himself limited to that role.

Muncy (elbow) took batting practice and fielded grounders Saturday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Manager Dave Roberts said Friday that he expects Muncy to be ready for Opening Day in some capacity, and the 31-year-old is approximately 85 percent recovered from his elbow injury that he sustained during the final game of the regular season in 2021. It was encouraging to see him participate in baseball activities now that spring training is underway, and it's possible that he'll serve as the team's designated hitter to begin the year even if he isn't cleared to play in the field by Opening Day.

Muncy is 85 percent recovered from his elbow injury and should be ready for Opening Day in some capacity according to manager Dave Roberts, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Muncy missed last year's postseason with a torn UCL and a dislocation of his left elbow. He said himself in early March that he expected to be ready for Opening Day, but players have a tendency to be optimistic regarding their own availability, so it's encouraging to hear a similar story from his manager. The introduction of the universal designated hitter should be a boost to Muncy's early-season value, as he should be able to remain in the lineup regularly even if he's not yet ready for an everyday role in the field.

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 [my elbow is] ready for Opening Day," Muncy said. "That was the plan and we were on track for that. Hopefully it is not going to affect me too much, but I can't answer that until we get out there."

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 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.

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.

Muncy is a player who would undoubtedly benefit from the delayed start to the season, albeit his recovery process will not be under the watchful eyes of the Dodgers training staff.

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 October, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports. "That's what happens when you do some serious damage to your body. A torn UCL is a slow process," Muncy said.

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.

Muncy (elbow) isn't listed on the Dodgers' roster for the NLCS against Atlanta.

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.

Manager Dave Roberts said Friday that Muncy (elbow) is unlikely to be ready to return for the NLCS, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Roberts' revelation on the eve of Game 1 doesn't come as a significant surprise since Muncy hadn't taken part in any baseball activities as of Tuesday. While Roberts said that he's holding out hope that the 31-year-old could be ready, 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.

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.

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 potential matchup. Cody Bellinger, Albert Pujols and Matt Beaty should continue filling in at first base for Los Angeles.

Manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Muncy didn't suffer a UCL tear and won't require surgery on his left elbow, and there's a "glimmer of hope" he'll be able to play later in the playoffs, should the Dodgers advance, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Muncy can be ruled out for the NL Wild Card Game on Wednesday, and it's also safe to say he'll be unavailable for the NLDS should Los Angeles beat St. Louis. It sounds as though the 31-year-old will miss some time but has avoided a serious injury, though that doesn't necessarily mean he'll be able to return during the playoffs. Albert Pujols, Cody Bellinger and Matt Beaty will all be in the mix at first base for the Dodgers going forward.

Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that it's "very unlikely" that Muncy (elbow) will appear in Wednesday's NL Wild Card Game, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Muncy is undergoing additional tests after he exited Sunday's regular-season finale with a left elbow injury, although the severity of the issue isn't yet known. Even though he likely won't be available for Wednesday's winner-take-all contest against the Cardinals, Roberts is slightly more optimistic that the infielder could return if the Dodgers advance to the NLDS but called him "unlikely" to appear in the best-of-five series.

Muncy was diagnosed with a left elbow injury after being removed from Sunday's game against the Brewers, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Muncy has his left arm run into by a baserunner while attempting to field a throw at first base, and he appeared to be in significant pain before leaving the field. The severity of the elbow injury remains unclear, leaving the 31-year-old's availability for the wild-card game or a potential Game 163 up in the air.

Muncy was removed from Sunday's game against the Brewers with an apparent left wrist injury, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

The 31-year-old suffered the injury during the third inning of Sunday's contest on a collision at first base with baserunner Jace Peterson, as Peterson collided with Muncy's left arm while attempting to field a throw from catcher Will Smith. Muncy appeared to be in significant pain and left the field cradling what appeared to be his left wrist. It'd be a huge blow for the Dodgers heading into the playoffs if he's forced to miss any time.

Muncy went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 11-9 win over the Padres.

Muncy singled home Trea Turner as part of a four-run first inning and later kicked off a five-run rally in the eighth by leading off the inning with a solo home run. Wednesday's effort broke a three-game hitless drought for the 30-year-old, as he's had an underwhelming month at the plate. While he has hit seven home runs in September, Muncy is only slashing .209/.277/.505 with 12 extra-base hits, 25 RBI, 14 runs scored and 8:26 BB:K over 25 games.

Muncy went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run Thursday against the Rockies.

Muncy took southpaw Lucas Gilbreath yard in the 10th inning to provide the game-winning runs for the Dodgers. Muncy continued his strong performance without the handedness advantage this season, as he now has 11 home runs and entered the contest with a 158 wRC+ against lefties. Overall this season, he has 35 home runs and has maintained a .250/.369/.536 line across 558 plate appearances.

Muncy is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

It appears to be a regular day off for Muncy, who's gone 0-for-7 with six strikeouts in his last two games. Albert Pujols is playing first base and batting cleanup for the series finale.

Muncy (knee) is in the starting lineup Friday against the Reds.

Muncy bruised his knee while sliding into second base during Thursday's win over Arizona but was able to remain in the game. The club said they didn't expect the issue to force him to miss any time, and he's set to hit in his usual two spot as the first baseman Friday.

Muncy went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in a 5-3 victory versus Arizona on Wednesday. He also bruised his right knee in the third inning but isn't expected to miss any time.

The first baseman slugged the only long ball of the game for Los Angeles, driving a solo shot to right field in the fifth inning. The homer was Muncy's 34th of the campaign, moving him into third place in the National League and putting him one behind his career-high mark set in both 2018 and 2019. Muncy suffered a right knee bruise while sliding into second on a stolen base attempt in the third inning, but he stayed in the game and is expected to play in the team's next contest Friday, per Michael J. Duarte of NBC LA.

Muncy went 2-for-3 with a double, two-run home run, two additional runs and a walk in Tuesday's 8-4 win over Arizona.

Muncy doubled and scored in the first inning, blasted a two-run homer off Arizona starter Luke Weaver in the third and walked and scored in the seventh to reach base three times for the first time since Aug. 28. Known for his on-base abilities, the free pass was actually Muncy's first in 10 games while the long ball was his 33rd on the season and gives Muncy a real shot at surpassing his career high of 35 set in 2018 and matched in 2019.

Muncy went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 3-0 win over San Diego.

The All-Star first baseman provided all the offense the Dodgers would need in the contest with a two-run blast to right field in the third inning. The long ball was his second in three games, and he has gone 4-for-12 with three RBI over that stretch. On the season, Muncy's 32 homers are tied with Pete Alonso for third in the National League.

Muncy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored Wednesday in a loss to the Cardinals.

Muncy connected on a sixth-inning solo shot off Adam Wainwright for his 31st long ball of the season. The first baseman ranks fourth in the National League in that department and has now surpassed the 30-homer mark in three of the past four campaigns. However, Muncy is batting only .200 (23-for-115) since the start of August.

Muncy will sit Tuesday against St. Louis, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Muncy has been in a slump over his last 16 games, hitting .133/.212/.283 while striking out 30.3 percent of the time, well above the 18.2 percent strikeout rate he'd managed prior to that point. He'll rest against lefty J.A. Happ, with Albert Pujols starting at first base against his former team.

Muncy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a triple Wednesday in a win over Atlanta.

Muncy was one of two Dodgers with multiple hits in the game. His first-inning solo shot gave the team an early lead, and he banged his second triple of the campaign in the third frame. Muncy trails only Fernando Tatis in the National League with his 30 homers, and he has also registered 80 runs, 78 RBI, 21 doubles and two stolen bases while posting a .261/.388/.937 slash line. His 153 wRC+ trails only Bryce Harper and Tatis among NL hitters.

Muncy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout in a 5-3 triumph over Atlanta on Monday.

Muncy opened the scoring with a 405-foot bomb to right off Atlanta starter Drew Smyly in the first and followed it up with a single in the fourth. The infielder had been mired in an a 1-for-24 slump across his last seven games in connecting on his first homer since Aug. 18.

Muncy (back) will bat second and play first base Saturday against the Rockies, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Muncy had missed a pair of starts while battling back tightness, though he did appear off the bench Friday. He'll be involved from the start this time around and will look to bounce back from a small slump which has seen him go 0-for-19 at the plate in his last five games.

Muncy (back) isn't starting Friday's game against the Rockies, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Muncy will be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game due to back tightness, but he's feeling slightly better and will be available off the bench, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. Albert Pujols will start at first base and bat fourth.

Muncy is not in Thursday's lineup against the Padres due to back tightness, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Muncy is expected back in the lineup Friday against Colorado, so his absence is seemingly a precaution after the team's 16-inning game Wednesday. Billy McKinney enters the lineup at first base while hitting seventh.

Muncy went 2-for-3 with two home runs, five RBI, three total runs and a walk in Wednesday's 9-0 victory over Pittsburgh.

Muncy kicked off the Dodgers' power display with a two-run homer to left field in the first inning. He struck again in the fourth, blasting a three-run shot to right. The 30-year-old has been red hot at the plate over his past four games, collecting five home runs and 10 RBI along with three walks. He ranks second in the National League with 28 long balls on the campaign.

Muncy is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Pirates, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Muncy is 6-for-15 with three homers, a double, five RBI and six runs over his past four games, but he'll take a seat Tuesday after starting the last 12 contests. Matt Beaty will cover first base in his place versus the Buccos.

Muncy went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, walk and HBP in a 2-1 win against the Pirates on Monday.

Muncy was responsible for three of Los Angeles' nine baserunners, walking in the fourth, getting hit in the sixth, and launching the go-ahead home run in the eighth. The slugging infielder now has four long balls in his last seven games after going 13 games without leaving the yard.

Muncy went 2-for-4 with a pair of two-run home runs, a walk and an additional run scored in Sunday's 14-4 win over the Mets.

Muncy homered off Carlos Carrasco in the second inning and off Yennsy Diaz in the sixth inning. He is batting just .228 in the month of August, but he's scored 10 runs and seven RBI. On the season, he is slashing .272/.402/.550 with a team-leading 25 long balls, 69 RBI and 71 runs scored in 425 plate appearances.

Muncy went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Phillies.

Muncy's 23rd long ball of the season came in the ninth inning off reliever Mauricio Llovera and helped put an end to the Phillies' eight-game winning streak. He'll be back in the lineup for the middle game of the series Wednesday, manning first base and batting second, according to Eric Stephen of SBNation.com.

Muncy is out of the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Muncy will take a maintenance day in the series finale after going 3-for-8 with a double, two walks, an RBI, two runs and a steal through the first two games in Arizona. Albert Pujols will start at first base in his absence.

Muncy went 3-for-6 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 8-0 win over the Giants.

Muncy had his fifth multi-hit game of the month and his first since July 17. He singled his first two times up and scored in the third and then later drive in a run with a double in the seventh. The 30-year-old had been quiet over the last week, going 4-for-21 with just one extra-base hit, but he's been strong overall, slashing .276/.413/.563 with 22 homers, 61 RBI, 59 runs scored and 62:61 BB:K over 361 plate appearances.

Muncy will be placed on the paternity list Friday and miss this weekend's series against the Rockies, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Muncy's move to paternity list was mentioned by manager Dave Roberts at the start of the week, though the slugger was able to play in all four games against the Giants. The 30-year-old will be away from the Dodgers this weekend while spending time with his family, and he'll rejoin the team Tuesday in San Francisco after Monday's scheduled off day.

Muncy (shoulder) is starting at second base and batting second Wednesday versus the Giants, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

The 30-year-old exited Tuesday's contest with a bruised right shoulder, but the injury won't keep him out of the lineup Wednesday. Despite his return, Muncy's availability for the immediate future remains somewhat up in the air, as he could move to the paternity list any day now with his wife due to give birth to the couple's child.

Muncy was removed from Tuesday's game against the Giants with a right shoulder contusion, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Muncy was hit by a pitch and went 1-for-3 with an RBI before being removed from the contest. The 30-year-old should be considered day-to-day with the bruised shoulder, and he's also expected to land on the paternity list within the next few days with his wife set to give birth to the couple's child.

Muncy went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks in Monday's 7-2 loss to the Giants.

Muncy connected on the first pitch he saw and sent it soaring over the right field wall in the first inning to get the Dodgers on the board. The 30-year-old loves mashing against the Giants, as he has eight home runs in 10 games against the division rivals this year and also has four long balls in his last five games overall. He's hitting .275/.416/.579 with 22 homers, 58 RBI, 58 runs scored, a steal and a 61:59 BB:K over 339 plate appearances.

Muncy could miss time during the Dodgers' upcoming seven-game week with his wife expecting to give birth to the couple's child within the next few days, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Manager Dave Roberts wouldn't say for certain whether Muncy will be placed on the paternity list, as his decision to leave the team could hinge on when his wife goes into labor. Regardless, the Dodgers are preparing for Muncy's potential absence by including Triple-A Oklahoma City outfielder Zach Reks on their taxi squad in the event the team needs a replacement for Muncy on the active roster. Muncy went 0-for-5 with a strikeout in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Rockies, dropping his season-long slash line to .273/.412/.568.

Muncy went 4-for-5 with two home runs and five RBI in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Rockies on Saturday.

Muncy slammed a homer in back-to-back innings to finish out Saturday's game. It was the 20th and 21st long balls this season, marking his first multi-homer game. The 30-year-old is slashing .278/.418/.579 and is leading the Dodgers with 57 RBI. He rides a current seven-game hitting streak.

The A's have selected Muncy with the 25th overall pick in the 2021 first-year player draft.

A prep infielder with a strong offensive foundation, Muncy has a perfect body for his age, measuring in at 6-foot-1, 170 pounds. There is room for him to add good weight and maintain his athleticism. He hits right-handed and uses the whole field, projecting to be at least an average hitter with at least average power. Muncy is also an above-average runner, but it's not clear how much he will look to run by the time he reaches the majors. His defensive tools are less exciting, but he should be able to handle second or third base if he has to move off shortstop. He performed well this spring against good competition in Southern California and was a late riser up draft boards.

Muncy went 3-for-5 with a double, three-run home run and an additional run in Los Angeles' 7-4 triumph against Arizona on Sunday.

Muncy got going late with a sixth-inning double, eighth-inning single and game-tying run and a walk-off-three-run home run in the ninth. The infielder has now hit safely in each of his last five games, is fifth in the majors with 58 walks and is one of five qualified players with more walks than strikeouts. He enters the break with a .270/.414/.559 slash line, 19 home runs, 54 runs and 52 RBI in 78 games.

Muncy went 1-for-3 with a double, two RBI and a run scored Saturday in the Dodgers' 22-1 win over the Diamondbacks.

Muncy did all his damage in four innings before manager Dave Roberts subbed him out of the contest while the Dodgers held a comfortable 9-0 lead. Since slugging four home runs in a five-game stretch between June 25 and July 1, Muncy has failed to leave the yard, but he's still maintained a solid .743 OPS over the past week and a half while striking out only three times in nine contests.

Muncy isn't starting Monday's game against the Marlins, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Muncy will get a routine day off after he went 4-for-15 with a home run, two doubles, nine RBI, two runs and three walks across the last four games. Albert Pujols will start at first base and bat fourth.

Muncy went 2-for-5 with two doubles, three RBI and a strikeout in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Nationals.

Muncy was unable to reach base in any of his first three plate appearances Sunday, but he got hot late with doubles in the seventh and ninth innings. The 30-year-old has driven in multiple runs in three of the last four games, and he's gone 4-for-15 with a home run, nine RBI, two runs and three walks during that time.

Muncy went 1-for-3 with two walks and two RBI in Friday's 10-5 victory versus the Nationals.

Muncy contributed an RBI single in the Dodgers' nine-run seventh inning. That was his only hit of the game, but the first baseman also reached base twice via walk. His 19.2 percent walk rate ranks second in the majors behind Joey Gallo, and Muncy trails only Vladimir Guerrero Jr. with a .420 OBP. Muncy has collected exactly one hit in each of his past six games, with four of those knocks leaving the park.

Muncy went 1-for-3 with a grand slam in Thursday's win over the Nationals.

Muncy, who extended his hitting streak to five games while also homering for the third contest in a row, made his presence felt in the fourth inning with a bases-loaded blast that gave Los Angeles a lead they'd never relinquish. Muncy now has 18 homers on the season but has hit four of those over the last seven days.

Muncy went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 3-1 victory over San Francisco.

Muncy accounted for the Dodgers' final run of the contest with a 404-foot solo shot to center field in the third inning. The homer was his second of the two-game series against the division-rival Giants and his seventh in nine games against them this season. Muncy is tied for third in MLB with 52 walks and ranks second with a .418 OBP.

Muncy went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout as Los Angeles defeated San Francisco 3-2 on Monday.

Muncy went back-to-back with Mookie Betts in the bottom of the first to give Los Angeles an early 2-0 lead but wasn't able to contribute otherwise in a game where all five runs came on solo homers. He's now reached base in all six games since returning from injury as he remains one of the premier on-base threats in the league.

Muncy is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cubs, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Muncy started the past five games since being activated from the injured list Tuesday, and he'll receive the day off after going 4-for-17 with a homer, three doubles, three RBI and four runs. Matt Beaty work work at first base in the series finale.

Muncy went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in Friday's 6-2 win over the Cubs.

Muncy was hitless all night until he was able to provide the Dodgers with some late insurance runs after he cranked a two-run homer to give them a 6-2 lead in the eighth. It was his first long ball in four games since returning from the injured list and his 15th overall on the year. The 30-year-old is now slashing .261/.414/.531 with 35 RBI, 43 runs scored, a stolen base and a 49:51 BB:K. Muncy is one of the most patient hitters in baseball. His 49 walks are the fourth highest in the league while his .414 on-base percentage is good for second-best behind Vladimir Guerrero.

Muncy went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two runs and a strikeout in a 5-3 loss to the Padres on Wednesday.

Playing in only his second game since returning from injury, Muncy doubled and scored in both the fourth and eighth innings to assist in two of Los Angeles' three runs on the game. The infielder is now slashing a robust .266/.421/.533 and leads the team in both on base and slugging.

Muncy (oblique) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game against the Padres, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Muncy was expected to rejoin the lineup Tuesday and now the club has made his activation official. Muncy, who spent just the minimum 10 days on the IL, is expected to start at second base Tuesday with Albert Pujols getting the start at first base against lefty Blake Snell. Zach Reks was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding roster move.

Manager Dave Roberts said Monday that he expects Muncy (oblique) to return to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Roberts said over the weekend that he anticipated the infielder being activated from the 10-day IL either Tuesday or Wednesday. It now looks like the club has zeroed in on Tuesday to reinstate Muncy, so if all goes to plan, the 30-year-old should be back in the middle of the Los Angeles lineup for the second game of the three-game set.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he expects Muncy (oblique) to return from the 10-day injured list either Tuesday or Wednesday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Roberts said the same timeline applies to Cody Bellinger (hamstring), so the Dodgers should return two of their top hitters to the lineup at some point during their three-game series with the Padres that begins Monday. Muncy was able to play in a simulated game over the weekend and looks to be progressing well from the right oblique strain that forced him to the IL on June 12.

Manager Dave Roberts said that Muncy (oblique) played in a simulated game at the team's spring training facility Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Muncy has already been reported to be targeting a return to the lineup at some point during the upcoming series against the Padres, and his participation in a simulated game further confirms that he's nearing an activation from the injured list. The infielder has been sidelined since June 11 with a right oblique strain.

Muncy (oblique) could be reinstated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday or Wednesday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Muncy will take part in batting practice Friday and should continue to participate in activities during the team's weekend series in Arizona. The 30-year-old isn't expected to require a rehab assignment and could return to the active roster following a minimal stay on the injured list.

Muncy (oblique) is pain-free and remains on-track for a minimum stay on the injured list, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

With his current trajectory, Muncy could return to the Dodgers on June 22 during what's likely to be a closely-fought Padres series. Though he had fallen into a cold, 3-for-21 stretch in eight games before the injury, Muncy still boasts a .418 OBP and has undoubtedly been one of the Dodgers' most impactful bats this season.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said over the weekend that he anticipates Muncy (oblique) spending the minimum 10 days on the injured list, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Roberts' comments imply some level of confidence that Muncy is dealing with a low-grade strain to his right oblique, but given the volatile timetables typically associated with this type of injury, it's hardly a given that the 30-year-old will be ready to return from the IL when first eligible June 22. Muncy will travel with the Dodgers for their six-game, two-city road trip that begins Friday, and he'll likely need to prove his health in batting practice and fielding and baserunning drills during the upcoming weekend in order to guarantee a brief IL stint.

Muncy has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Muncy exited Friday's game with side tightness, and manager Dave Roberts said earlier Saturday that the infielder was going through tests to determine is he would have to go on the injured list. The severity of the strain isn't known at this point, but given that oblique injuries often lead to multi-week absences, Muncy seems likely to miss at least the rest of June, though he'll become eligible to be reinstated June 21. The Dodgers will likely provide further update later Saturday. Luke Raley was recalled in a corresponding roster move.

Muncy (side) is not in the starting lineup Saturday against the Rangers, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Muncy exited Friday's game with tightness in his right side. The severity of the issue is still not entirely clear, so it remains to be seen if an IL stint could be in the infielder's future. Albert Pujols will star at first base and bat fourth Saturday.

Muncy left Friday's game against the Rangers with right side tightness, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

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.

Muncy exited Friday's game against the Rangers after apparently re-aggravating his right ankle, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

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.

Muncy (ankle) will start at first base and bat second Thursday against the Pirates, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

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.

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 rejoins the starting nine for Thursday's series finale, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

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.

Muncy is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

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.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated Tuesday that Muncy will be given the day off Wednesday, per Dodger Insider.

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.

Muncy (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

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.

Muncy (ankle) was used as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning Sunday and flied out to right field in his only at-bat.

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.

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 ready to rejoin the lineup Tuesday in Pittsburgh, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

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.

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 of The Athletica reports.

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 the Braves, but he may have a solid chance to come off the bench.

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.

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.

Muncy (ankle) will not start Saturday's game against Atlanta, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

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.

Muncy (ankle) is considered day-to-day following his early exit from Friday's win over Atlanta, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Manager Dave Roberts said after Friday's contest that Muncy "felt something not right" with his right ankle, and the infielder will be reevaluated Saturday to determine the extent of the issue. If the 30-year-old misses additional time, Albert Pujols could step in at first base.

Muncy exited Friday's game against Atlanta with right ankle pain, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Muncy sustained the injury in the top of the fourth inning while he was trying to beat out a double play, and he was replaced by Matt Beaty at first base. It's not yet clear whether the 29-year-old's injury will force him to miss additional time.

Muncy left Friday's game against Atlanta in the top of the fourth inning with an apparent injury, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Muncy suffered his injury after he tried to beat out a double play in the fourth inning, and he was lifted from the contest immediately afterward. The nature and severity of the issue aren't yet known.

Muncy went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Giants.

Muncy took Zack Littell deep for a two-run home run in the eighth inning. He is on fire right now, with five long balls in his last eight games. The 30-year-old leads the Dodgers in home runs (13), RBI (30) and leads all of baseball in walks (43).

Muncy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Saturday's 11-6 loss to the Giants.

Muncy slammed a leadoff home run in the sixth inning off Scott Kazmir Saturday. The 30-year-old has four long balls in his last seven games. On the season, he is slashing .282/.445/.552 with 12 homers, 28 RBI and 36 runs in 211 plate appearances. His current OPS of .997 is the best of his career.

Muncy went 1-for-4 with a home run and a strike out in Los Angeles' 4-3 win over San Francisco on Thursday.

Muncy took Giants' starter Alex Wood deep in the sixth to break a 3-3 tie and put the Dodgers up for good. The infielder has been one of Los Angeles' most reliable bats yet again this season and Muncy leads the league with an impressive .450 on base.

Muncy went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and two runs scored in Sunday's 11-5 win over the Giants.

Muncy led off the fourth with a 433-foot bomb to straightaway center to extend the Dodgers' lead to 11-0. The long ball was his second in as many games and he has also reached base multiple times in each of his last four games after drawing two walks in Sunday's win. He has had an excellent month of May, slashing .381/.500/.762 with seven home runs, 14 RBI, 17 runs scored, a stolen base and a 13:19 BB:K.

Muncy went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Giants.

Muncy homered off Scott Kazmir in the 1st inning with two outs. It was his fourth three-hit game and third in the last week. The 30-year-old had a rough patch towards the end of April; however, in his last 13 games he is batting .476 with four homers, 10 RBI and 12 runs. He is slashing .291/.457/.532 in 184 plate appearances. His nine long balls lead the Dodgers.

Muncy is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Giants, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Muncy will get a break with lefty Alex Wood starting for the Giants. Albert Pujols will start at first base with Sheldon Neuse at second.

Muncy went 3-for-4 with a double in Thursday's 3-2 win over Arizona.

Muncy slotted second in the batting order and started at second base for the Dodgers before shifting over to his customary first-base spot later in the game. He notched his seventh multi-hit performance over his past 13 games, and during that stretch he has accumulated a .413/.526/.739 slash line, four homers, 11 RBI and 10 walks. Muncy's extended hot streak has pushed his batting average up to .277 on the season.

Muncy went 2-for-3 with a hit-by-pitch, a stolen base and a run in a 4-2 victory over the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.

Muncy has been an on-base machine this season, registering a .443 OBP (second in MLB) thanks in large part to a league-leading 38 walks. His stolen base Wednesday was a nice surprise for fantasy managers who roster him, as it was only his second successful swipe since 2019.

Muncy went 3-for-4 with a run and an RBI in Saturday's 7-0 victory over Miami.

All three of Muncy's hits were singles, and his base knock in the fifth inning brought home the Dodgers' third run of the game. The first baseman has been red hot of late, registering three straight multi-hit contests. Over his past four games, Muncy has gone a collective 8-for-14 with three homers, seven RBI and six runs. He has brought his season average up over 40 points to .261 with the productive stretch.

Muncy went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and two strikeouts as Los Angeles beat Miami 9-6 Friday.

Muncy's second-inning blast capped an eight-run second and provided an exclamation point to his torrid stretch. Muncy has raised his OPS from .787 to .935 in May.

Muncy went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, two walks and three total runs scored in Wednesday's 7-1 victory over the Mariners.

Muncy padded a narrow Dodgers lead with a two-run shot to center field in the fifth inning. The long ball was his second in two nights and fourth in his past seven games. Over that stretch, he is slashing .333/.500/.875 with eight RBI and eight walks. Muncy's league-leading 36 walks on the season are seven more than his closest competitor.

Muncy went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a 6-4 win over the Mariners on Tuesday.

Muncy put Los Angeles on the board with a 433-foot blast to center field in the fourth inning. The homer was his sixth of the campaign and third in his past six games. Muncy also took a base-on-balls in the second inning and has now drawn five walks over his past three games. The first baseman leads the league with 34 free passes on the season, helping to boost his OBP to .425 despite a meager .222 batting average.

Muncy went 2-for-4 with two walks, two RBI and a run scored Saturday in the Dodgers' 14-11 win over the Angels.

Muncy has begun to catch fire at the dish over his last five games, going 5-for-18 with three extra-base hits (two home runs, one double), five RBI, four runs and a 3:7 BB:K. Thanks to a magnificent 23.1 percent walk rate, Muncy has been especially valuable in fantasy leagues that swap out batting average (.223 season mark) for on-base percentage (.420).

Muncy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, a walk, two runs scored and two RBI on Wednesday against the Cubs.

Muncy took Adbert Alzolay deep in the fourth inning for his fifth home run of the season. He clubbed another extra-base hit in the 10th inning to drive in his second run of the contest and temporarily gave the Dodgers a 4-3 lead. Though his power production has been sporadic early on, Muncy has gotten on base at a .432 clip and has 18 runs scored to to along with 14 RBI across 128 plate appearances.

Muncy went 1-for-4 with a home run and two strikeouts in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cubs.

Muncy wasn't having his best performance at the plate, but he made his presence felt in the seventh inning when he launched a solo shot off Craig Kimbrel that evened things up at 1-1. It was Muncy's fourth long ball of the season, but he has been struggling at the plate and is only hitting .209 with a .799 OPS in 2021.

Muncy is not in the lineup Sunday at Milwaukee, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Muncy is 2-for-39 with 15 walks and 18 strikeouts in his past 13 games, and he'll receive the day off Sunday to reset. Matt Beaty will start at first base and bat sixth for the Dodgers in the series finale.

Muncy went 0-for-1 with five walks and two runs Sunday in the Dodgers' 8-7 loss to the Padres in 11 innings.

Muncy has now produced only one hit in 20 at-bats over his last seven games, but thanks to a massive 27.6 percent walk rate, he's reaching base at a solid .345 clip during that span. Unfortunately, that comes as little solace to fantasy managers that roster Muncy in leagues where on-base percentage is a category, but his steady eye at the plate could at least portend better production to come. On the season, Muncy maintains a magnificent 21:16 BB:K.

Muncy is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners.

Muncy finds himself on the bench for the first time this season as the Dodgers go with a very righty-heavy setup against southpaw Justus Sheffield. Edwin Rios will play first base in his absence.

Muncy went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, a walk and two RBI in Tuesday's win over Colorado.

Muncy belted a double in the fourth inning to score the Dodgers' sixth run, then capped the scoring with a solo shot to center field in the sixth. He also drew his 10th walk of the campaign, putting him one behind Mike Trout for the MLB lead. Muncy's hot hitting and keen eye has pushed his season stat line to an impressive .400/.543/.686, and he has contributed a pair of homers and seven RBI on the season.

Muncy went 2-for-2 with a pair of walks and scored two runs in a victory over the Nationals on Saturday.

Muncy has been an on-base machine in the early going, racking up 11 hits, nine walks and a HBP across 39 plate appearances for a superb .538 OBP -- second best in the National League. At the heart of his success this season is a 10.3 percent strikeout rate that is a vast improvement over the 24.2 percent mark he posted in 2020.

Muncy went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-1 victory over the Athletics.

Muncy broke a 1-1 tie in the third inning with a two-run shot to right field. The blast against his former club was his first of the season. After batting a disappointing .192 during the abbreviated 2020 campaign, Muncy is off to a fast start with a .391/.481/.652 slash line through six games this season.

Muncy went 2-for-4 with a triple, one walk and one RBI on Thursday against the Rockies.

Muncy reached base three times in the season opener. He delivered an RBI single in the sixth inning and later led off the ninth frame with a triple as the Dodgers attempted to rally. Muncy batted fifth on Opening Day, but has regularly moved both up and down from that position in the order in past seasons.

Muncy has played only at first base during spring training, Pedro Moura of The Athletic reports.

Muncy has bounced around the diamond over the past three seasons, logging a total of 184 games at first base, 95 games at second and 89 games at third. However, the Dodgers seem to have settled on a more consistent infield rotation this season, potentially allowing Muncy to concentrate solely on his primary position. While the slugger hasn't hit well this spring, he is tied for the team lead with five walks and should be given a considerably long leash even if his Cactus League struggles carry over into the start of the campaign.

Muncy went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo homer in Sunday's World Series Game 5 win over the Rays.

Muncy's fifth-inning solo shot off Tyler Glasnow provided an insurance run that ultimately proved unnecessary, as no more runs would be scored the rest of the way. He's now homered three times in the postseason to go along with a .268/.461/.500 slash line, a huge step up from his .192/.331/.389 line during the regular season. A jump in BABIP from .203 in the regular season to .364 in the playoffs accounts for much of that difference.

Muncy went 2-for-4 with two walks, two runs scored and a grand slam in Wednesday's NLCS Game 3 win over the Braves.

Muncy's grand slam off lefty Grant Dayton capped off the Dodgers' 11-run first inning. He later doubled and came around to score the team's 15th run just two innings later. It was a very encouraging performance for the slugger, who slumped to a .192/.331/.389 line during the regular season.

Muncy (wrist) is starting Saturday against the Angels.

Muncy left Friday's game two innings after tweaking his wrist on a check swing, but he'll return to the lineup just one day later. Given his quick return, he shouldn't face any limitations heading into the postseason.

Muncy left Friday's game against the Angels with an apparent wrist injury, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Muncy appeared to tweak his right wrist on a check swing in the fifth inning Friday, and he was replaced defensively to begin the seventh inning. It's unclear how Muncy's availability will be impacted as a result of the injury.

Muncy went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Wednesday's loss to Oakland.

Muncy hit a two-run home run for the second night in a row, this time with two outs against Sean Manaea in the third inning. The long ball was the 12th of the year for Muncy, who is averaging just .193/.332/.401 overall.

Muncy went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in a win over Oakland on Tuesday.

Muncy put the Dodgers ahead for good with a two-run shot in the third inning. The long ball was Muncy's first since Sept. 4 and 11th overall on the campaign. The 30-year-old has struggled with a .191 average this season but has maintained a respectable .333 OBP thanks to taking 37 walks in 231 plate appearances.

Muncy will sit Tuesday against the Padres, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Muncy sits for just the second time all season. Cody Bellinger starts at first base, with Edwin Rios getting the nod at third.

Muncy went 1-for-5 with a solo home run during Friday's loss over the Rockies.

Muncy wasted no time evening the score at 1-1 with a solo homer against Antonio Senzatela in the first inning. The long ball marked the 10th of the season for the 30-year-old, who is hitting .209/.337/.446 with 24 runs scored and 21 RBI.

Muncy fielded ground balls at third base during pregame infield practice Tuesday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

While Justin Turner remains on the injured list, the Dodgers will likely mix and match starters at the hot corner. Edwin Rios got the start there Tuesday -- Muncy was in the lineup at first base, as usual -- but it wouldn't be a surprise to see Muncy make a start or two at third in Turner's absence. He started 26 games at the hot corner last season and has logged six starts there so far in 2020.

Muncy went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, four RBI and two runs scored Saturday against the Rangers.

Muncy was a big part of the Dodgers' offensive effort, first driving in Austin Barnes on a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning. He followed that up with a three-run home run in the seventh frame, his ninth of the campaign. Muncy was hitless in his past two games, but now has three home runs in his past six contests. Overall, he's hitting .198/.322/.446 with 19 runs scored and 20 RBI across 146 plate appearances.

Muncy hyperextended elbow on a play at first base during Tuesday's loss to the Giants, but he was able to stay in the game, Michael J. Duarte of NBC LA reports.

The play occurred in the sixth inning when Muncy reached for a throw. The 30-year-old insisted that he was fine, however, and played out the remainder of the 11-inning contest. Muncy was included in Wednesday's lineup before the game was postponed, so the issue does not appear to be of concern.

Muncy went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and two walks in an extra-innings loss to the Giants on Tuesday.

Muncy kicked off the scoring in the contest with a 423-foot shot to right field to plate three runs in the first inning. The long ball was the second in as many games for Muncy, who appears to be working his way out of an extended slump. After hitting .129 (8-for-62) over the first 20 days of August, Muncy has gone 5-for-13 with a pair of homers, four walks and four RBI in his last four games.

Muncy went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 11-3 win over the Rockies.

Muncy hit one of seven Dodgers homers in the rout, going deep to right field in the eighth inning. Muncy has been showing signs of life at the plate recently, going 4-for-9 with a pair of walks during his current three-game hitting streak. Overall, he is slashing .192/.315/.413 this season.

Muncy took extra batting practice Saturday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Muncy has been mired in a season-long slump and is hitting only .178 after a 1-for-2 performance Saturday. He fractured a finger in summer camp, which could be partly responsible for his slow start to the campaign. Of Muncy's 18 hits this season, six have left the park.

Muncy went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Wednesday's loss to the Mariners.

Muncy got the Dodgers on the board by swatting his sixth home run of the season, this time against Taijuan Walker leading off the second inning. The 29-year-old has been struggling this year, hitting just .176/.303/.396 with 12 RBI and 13 runs scored.

Muncy went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Angels.

Muncy cranked his fifth homer of the year off Angels starter Julio Teheran in the third inning. The 29-year-old infielder has struggled to a .179/.293/.381 slash line, but he's produced 10 RBI and 11 runs scored across 99 plate appearances this season. Five of his RBI have come in the last two games.

Muncy went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a walk in Saturday's win over the Angels.

Muncy returned to the lineup after a planned rest day and delivered for the Dodgers, plating two runs with a single in the third inning and driving home the eventual winning run with the first leadoff sacrifice fly in MLB history in the 10th. The performance snapped a six-game skid without a run batted in for Muncy and served as his first multiple-RBI game since July 24.

Muncy will be on the bench Friday against the Angels.

Muncy had started each of the Dodgers' first 20 games but hadn't had much success at the plate, hitting .169/.289/.351. Edwin Rios will be the first baseman Friday, with Enrique Hernandez starting at second.

Muncy explained Saturday that the finger injury he suffered during summer camp was a fracture, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Earlier reports suggested that Muncy's injury was a bruise, but the slugger indicated that he was actually dealing with a left finger fracture. The injury has not kept the slugger out of the lineup, as he has started every regular season game for the Dodgers thus far. However, Muncy has gotten off to a slow start at the plate -- despite belting four home runs, he is hitting only .169.

Muncy is starting at first base and batting fifth against San Francisco on Saturday.

Muncy hit first or second in the order in each of his first 13 starts to begin the season, but he was moved down to the sixth spot Friday after collecting only one hit over his previous five contests. The 29-year-old responded with a solo home run, and manager Dave Roberts will have bat fifth for the team Saturday. On the season, Muncy is slashing .182/.328/.436 with four home runs over 67 plate appearances.

Muncy went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Friday's win over the Giants.

Muncy extended the Dodgers' lead with a solo homer against Jeff Samardzija to start off the fourth inning. Interestingly enough, three of his four team-leading long balls this season have come against the Giants. The 29-year-old entered Friday's game in a bit of a slump, going just 1-for-18 over the last five games. Overall, he's batting .182/.328/.436.

Muncy went 0-for-2 with three walks in Tuesday's win over San Diego.

Muncy has fallen into a slump over his last four games, going 1-for-14 over that span. However, the 29-year-old has continued to demonstrate a good eye at the plate this season, leading Los Angeles -- and tying for seventh in the league -- with nine walks.

Muncy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and another run scored during Thursday's win in Arizona.

Muncy launched his third long ball of the season with a solo shot off reliever Alex Young in the sixth inning. He also singled and scored in the first, and walked in the fourth. The 29-year-old appears to be off to another successful season. His three-position eligibility doesn't hurt, either.

Muncy went 3-for-4 with a pair of home runs, a double and a walk during Friday's win over the Giants.

Muncy got the scoring started with a solo home run off Tyler Anderson in the first inning, then added his second long ball of the night with another solo shot in the sixth. He also doubled and scored in the fourth and walked in the second. The two-homer night was Muncy's first since a June 27, 2019 contest at Colorado. The 29-year-old produced 35 homers for the Dodgers a season ago.

Manager Dave Roberts said Muncy -- who is batting first in Thursday's season opener against the Giants -- will hit leadoff for "the foreseeable future," Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Roberts said the goal is to stagger the team's lineup, so the lefty-hitting Muncy will be followed by righty-swinging Mookie Betts. Muncy has occupied the leadoff spot just seven times in his career, going 5-for-17 (.294) with a home run and two RBI in those appearances.

Muncy (finger) started at first base in Monday's exhibition game against Arizona and went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored.

Muncy missed some time in early July after being hit on the finger by a pitch, but he's now back to full activity. He's fully expected to be in the Dodgers' lineup on Opening Day.

Muncy (finger) is in the lineup for Sunday's exhibition game against the Diamondbacks.

Muncy was limited in intrasquad action over the past several days while dealing with a left finger bruise, but it appears as though he'll perform a full range of activities Sunday. Given his smooth progression in his recovery, Muncy will likely be ready to take the field for Opening Day on Thursday.

Muncy (finger) is expected to play the field in an intrasquad game Thursday or Friday, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

The 29-year-old had two at-bats during Tuesday's intrasquad action, but he was pulled for a pinch runner after reaching base both times and didn't play defense. Muncy progressed to fielding groundballs in the past couple days after previously dealing with discomfort while catching the ball. Manager Dave Roberts has continually said he expects Muncy to be at first base come Opening Day despite the finger issue, and his presence in intrasquad action this week would only reaffirm that optimism.

Muncy (finger) had two at-bats in Tuesday's intrasquad game, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

The 29-year-old came off the bench and went 2-for-2 during the same inning, and he was replaced by a pinch runner after both hits. Muncy resumed swinging a bat Monday and apparently has no issues at the plate, but he's experiencing some discomfort while catching a ball and hasn't been fielding groundballs. Manager Dave Roberts still expects Muncy to be at first base on Opening Day, per Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA, but until he's clear of the discomfort while catching his status will remain up in the air.

Muncy (finger) has been swinging a bat but has some discomfort while catching a ball, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Muncy was hit in the hand with a ball nearly a week ago and has been held out of intrasquad games since. While the slugger doesn't feel his bruised left ring finger limits his offense, he has experienced tenderness when playing catch. Manager Dave Roberts reiterated Sunday that he expects Muncy to be ready for Opening Day.

Muncy (finger) is confident in his availability for Opening Day, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Muncy is still feeling pain after suffering a bruised left ring finger during an intrasquad matchup Tuesday, but he expressed confidence Wednesday that he'll be ready for the start of the regular season. The 29-year-old still hasn't attempted gripping a bat, but he said that he'd likely be playing through the injury if the season had begun. However, he's electing to take his recovery slowly during camp as a precautionary measure. The Dodgers are scheduled to open the season July 23 against the Giants.

Muncy is considered day-to-day after getting hit by a ball in his left ring finger, Eric Stephen of TrueBlueLA.com reports.

It doesn't sound as though Muncy is dealing with a serious issue such a fracture, so his readiness for Opening Day doesn't appear to be significantly threatened. Still, any lost preparation time given the brief period that players have to get in game shape certainly isn't a good thing, with the Dodgers set to open play against the Giants in just over two weeks on July 23.

Muncy stated that he has been hitting in a cage "a couple times a week" but is "trying not to overdo it" in an interview with John Hartung of Spectrum SportsNet LA.

"Once things start up...it's going to be a lot of games in a short period of time," Muncy theorized in explaining his rationale for wanting to stay fresh during MLB's hiatus. The 29-year-old is slated to take on a near-everyday role as the Dodgers' starting first baseman in 2020 with occasional time at second base.

Muncy spent time this offseason working on his approach to offspeed pitches, Cary Osborne of Dodger Insider reports.

Despite making his first All-Star team last season, Muncy struggled against offspeed offerings, batting a paltry .197 against such pitches, per Statcast. That was a significant dropoff in comparison to his 2018 campaign during which he batted .268 against offspeed pitches. As a result, Muncy consulted with Dodger hitting coaches Brant Brown and Robert Van Scoyoc in the offseason, both of whom flew to Texas to work with the slugger. Muncy also spent time addressing his defensive mechanics -- in particular his footwork -- in an effort to shore up a second self-perceived area in need of improvement. The 29-year-old is expected to play primarily at first base in 2020, though he should also see some time at second base.

Muncy hit .200 (5-for-25) with a pair of home runs and two RBI in Cactus League play.

In addition to the long balls, Muncy walked six times this spring -- the second highest mark on the Dodgers -- and scored six runs. The base on balls total highlights an often-overlooked part of Muncy's skill set; the slugger walked 90 times last season, second on the squad and seventh in the National League. Muncy is set to be the Dodgers' primary first baseman this season after playing second base in all or part of 70 games in 2019.

Muncy and the Dodgers came to terms Thursday on a three-year, $26 million contract extension, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. The contract includes a $13.5 million team option for 2023.

Muncy didn't become a full-time regular at the MLB level until his age-27 season in 2018, so he was likely eager to accept a fairly modest extension rather than being subjected to the arbitration process for the next three years. The deal will also allow the Dodgers to potentially buy out his first year of free agency in 2023. Muncy, who has slugged 35 home runs in back-to-back years while showing the ability to play three infield spots, is expected to see most of his action at first base in 2020.