Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (head, forearm) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Muncy recently missed some time due to a forearm issue. He returned on Saturday, but was hit in the head by a pitch during Saturday's game. As a result, Muncy will take a seat on Sunday to rest. For now, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. Enrique Hernandez will cover third base and eighth versus left-hander Robbie Ray. Fantasy managers will need to check back for another update on Muncy ahead of Monday's game.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (head) was forced to make an early exit from Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants. It doesn't seem that Muncy can catch a break lately. He returned to the lineup on Saturday after being hit in the forearm during Friday's contest. Muncy was pulled from Saturday's game after getting hit in the head by a pitch. The assumption is that he'll undergo testing for a possible concussion. Before exiting, he went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. Enrique Hernandez took over at third base and figures to see more playing time there if Muncy misses time.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) returned to the lineup Monday, batting cleanup against the Colorado Rockies. His presence comes at a crucial time, as the Dodgers have dropped seven of their last 10 contests and are searching for an offensive spark. Despite being limited to just 89 games this season, Muncy has remained productive, slashing .258/.389/.491 with 17 home runs while continuing to provide valuable left-handed power. He'll slot between Freddie Freeman and Teoscar Hernndez in the heart of the order, giving Los Angeles a much-needed boost as they look to get back on track. If healthy, Muncy's return should immediately strengthen the lineup and restore balance to the Dodgers' offensive attack.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City this week, according to manager Dave Roberts, and he could be an option to return for next week's short homestand from Monday through Wednesday against the division-rival Colorado Rockies. Muncy is rehabbing from a right-oblique strain and also had his rehab paused for a bit last week due to an illness. Barring a setback with his oblique later this week and into the weekend, Muncy could be back in L.A.'s starting lineup early next week. The first-place Dodgers could ease Muncy back, though, after he also missed extended time on the IL this year with a deep bone bruise in his knee. The 35-year-old veteran left-handed slugger is running out of time to make an impact in fantasy after hitting .258/.389/.491 with 17 homers and 64 RBI in his first 89 games.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique, illness) will not come off the 10-day injured list next weekend against the Baltimore Orioles. While the Dodgers had targeted that series for Muncy's return, the team is delaying his comeback because he has been dealing with an illness. The earliest Muncy could rejoin the Dodgers is Sept. 8 against the Colorado Rockies, but he'll have to embark on a minor-league rehab assignment first. The two-time All-Star is working back from a strained right oblique that forced him to the shelf on Aug. 15. With Muncy out, Alex Freeland and Enrique Hernandez have been splitting time at the hot corner.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) was sent home sick on Friday with cold/sinus issues, but he's still scheduled to face a velocity machine on Sunday and start a minor-league rehab assignment next week, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Manager Dave Roberts said that Muncy is targeting a return from the injured list for next weekend's series in Baltimore against the Orioles. The 35-year-old veteran has been on the shelf since Aug. 15 with a strained right oblique, but he's nearing a return to the big-league lineup for the final month of the regular season. Until Muncy is able to return, expect the Dodgers to roll with Alex Freeland at second and Enrique Hernandez at third base. Muncy has only played in eight games since the All-Star break due to knee and oblique injuries but has hit .348 (8-for-23) with four homers in nine RBI in that small sample size.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) could come off the injured list next week, as he took batting practice and participated in defensive drills on the field on Wednesday, according to Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. Muncy landed on the 10-day injured list on August 15 due to a right oblique strain, so he's eligible to return to action at any point; however, the Dodgers want to make sure he's fully ramped up, considering he missed most of June and July with a knee injury. Alex Freeland and Miguel Rojas have been seeing more playing time in Muncy's absence, and will likely lose the opportunities once Muncy returns. Muncy has been good at the plate overall after a slow start to the season, slashing .258/.389/.491 with 17 homeruns, 64 RBI, 44 runs scored, and four stolen bases.

Athletics infielder Max Muncy (hand) was able to start a hitting progression as he continues his road to recovery from a fractured hand, suffered on July 21. The 23-year-old rookie played 59 games with the Athletics this season, hitting .215 with nine homers, 23 RBI, and a .279 wOBA. He had a .325 batting average and .397 wOBA in 31 games at Triple-A and remains an excellent prospect for the Athletics' infield of the future. Muncy could work his way back into the mix for the final month of the season, although Jacob Wilson, Zack Gelof, Brett Harris, and Darell Hernaiz are also young players in the mix for playing time down the stretch. Muncy will likely need a rehab assignment before returning, but the fact that he has resumed hitting is a huge step in the right direction.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) is scheduled to take at-bats against live pitching on Tuesday. This is a positive development in Muncy's recovery process. He began taking swings off a tee last week, and now hitting live pitching is a huge step for him. Muncy landed on the 10-day injured list on August 15 due to a right oblique strain. That being said, Muncy is eligible to return at any point this week. Fantasy managers should check back for another update during the week. The hope is that Muncy is at least back by the weekend.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) began taking swings off a tee on Thursday and didn't feel any discomfort in his strained right oblique, manager Dave Roberts said. Muncy is "trending in the right direction" six days after the Dodgers placed him on the 10-day injured list, according to Roberts. The 34-year-old is dealing with a Grade 1 strain, meaning he could make a relatively quick return from the IL. Muncy has gone on the shelf twice this season - previously for a bone bruise in his left knee - but has put up terrific production when healthy. Over 89 games and 347 plate appearances, Muncy has slashed .258/.389/.491 with 17 homers, 64 RBI, 44 runs scored, and four stolen bases. The Dodgers have turned to the struggling Buddy Kennedy-Alex Freeland combination at the hot corner lately, so they'll be thrilled to get Muncy back as they vie for another NL West title.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) is starting to feel better and will do rotational work on Monday, reports Sonja Chen of MLB.com. He was recently placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique that he sustained early last week. It was unfortunate timing for the veteran, who had just returned from the injured list on August 4 after recovering from a bone bruise in his knee. The 34-year-old has put up an excellent .389 on-base percentage with 17 home runs in 89 games this season, but this oblique injury is expected to sideline him for longer than the minimum stay. Expect a clearer timetable to be released after he progresses further in his recovery.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) was absent from Friday's lineup and will now head to the 10-day injured list. Muncy was scratched ahead of Wednesday's contest due to an oblique issue. He's now set to miss a few weeks while he recovers from the injury. Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts said that this injury will force Muncy to miss more than the minimum 10 days. However, Muncy is expected to return to the lineup before the end of the regular season. In the meantime, Alex Freeland figures to see a majority of the starts at third base. There could be some deep league appeal there while Muncy is gone.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (side) remains absent from the team's starting lineup for the start of a critical divisional series in L.A. against the visiting San Diego Padres on Friday. Muncy was scratched from the starting lineup in Wednesday's series finale against the Los Angeles Angels and is still not ready to return despite having a day off on Thursday. Rookie Alex Freeland will make another start at the hot corner and will bat eighth for the Blue. Muncy recently returned from a stint on the injured list due to a serious knee bruise, so the Dodgers are hoping he won't have to return to the IL for his side soreness. The 34-year-old veteran is day-to-day for now. Since returning on Aug. 4, Muncy has swung the lumber well, going 8-for-23 (.348) with four long balls, nine RBI and five runs scored. Freeland has gone 6-for-34 (.176) in his first 12 big-league games and is searching for his first career home run.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (side) felt soreness in his right side during his cage work on Wednsday and has been scratched from the lineup for the series finale against the hosting Los Angeles Angels, according to Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. Manager Dave Roberts said Muncy will get testing during the team's scheduled day off, and he's considered day-to-day for now. Mookie Betts was not in the original lineup, but he'll re-enter and start at shortstop while batting second against Angels right-hander Kyle Hendricks. Rookie Alex Freeland will play third base and hit in the eight-hole as the Dodgers try to avoid a three-game sweep in the freeway series. Since Muncy returned from a stay on the injured list due to a bruised knee on Aug. 4, he's been hot, going 8-for-23 (.348) with four home runs and nine RBI in eight games. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Friday to see if he's active on Friday for the opener of a huge divisional series against the Padres.

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated third baseman Max Muncy (knee) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and placed infielder Tommy Edman (ankle) on the 10-day IL in a corresponding move with a right-ankle sprain, according to David Vassegh. Muncy is starting at third base and is batting fifth in Monday's series opener against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Sonny Gray. The 34-year-old Muncy will be playing in his first big-league game since he suffered a serious left-knee bruise on July 2. He could be eased in by L.A., but there's no doubt he'll return to being the primary option at third base for the reigning World Series champions. Muncy brings plenty of RBI potential in the heart of one of the best lineups in baseball. He's returning to a .250/.375/.457 line with an .832 OPS, 13 homers, 55 RBI, 39 runs and four steals. He's hit .077 with a solo homer in 13 career at-bats versus Gray.

MLB.com's Sonja Chen writes that Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (knee) "should return early next week," possibly as early as Monday against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. "He's going to DH today [with OKC], and we'll see how it goes," Roberts said. Muncy hasn't played since July 2 when he suffered a serious knee bruise in a game against the Chicago White Sox. He's gone 3-for-12 with an RBI in four minor-league rehab games with Triple-A Oklahoma City and is now on the cusp of a return to the big leagues. Muncy is scheduled to serve as the DH on Sunday for OKC, and if he comes out of that well, he could be activated from the 10-day IL before Monday's game in L.A. Rookie Alex Freeland has gotten a look at third recently for the Blue, but Muncy will return to being the primary third baseman when he's activated. He should be rostered in all fantasy leagues.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (knee) went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in Tuesday's rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City. Muncy also played six innings at third base and committed an error in the fifth inning that allowed a run to score. This was Muncy's first game back in action since July 2, and was a big first step in his return to the Dodgers lineup. In Muncy's absence, Tommy Edman and Miguel Rojas have been handling the hot corner, although both have the versatility to play most infield positions. Muncy started the season off slow, but caught fire in June, slashing .333/.459/.654. On the season, Muncy is slashing .250/.375/.457 with 13 home runs, 55 RBI, four stolen bases, and 39 runs scored. He remains a mid-range option at third base for fantasy managers once he returns, which should be sometime in the next week or two.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (knee) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday. Muncy has been making great progress from his bone bruise he suffered in early July. The Dodgers haven't given a timetable for when Muncy will be able to return. The assumption is that he'll need a handful of games before returning to the Dodgers lineup. Barring any setbacks, Muncy should be able to return in early August.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (knee) will head to Arizona on Thursday to take live at-bats for a few days, according to Sonja Chen of MLB.com. After that, Muncy could potentially start a minor-league rehab assignment, per manager Dave Roberts. Muncy is currently on the 10-day injured list with a left-knee bone bruise, but the 34-year-old veteran has been recovering quickly and appears to be ahead of schedule. Barring a setback once he begins facing live pitching, it's possible that Muncy could come off the IL in early August to rejoin the big-league club. The left-handed slugger should be stashed in an IL spot in all fantasy baseball leagues while he heals. He was hitting .250 (64-for-256) with 13 homers, 55 RBI, 39 runs and four steals before his injury. Tommy Edman should continue to see most of the starts at the hot corner with both Muncy and Enrique Hernandez (elbow) on the IL.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (knee) continued to progress well from his left knee bone bruise on Tuesday, taking batting practice on the field, per Los Angeles Times' Jack Harris. The 34-year-old, who was injured at the beginning of July, has been making strong progress, given how serious the injury could have been. While a timeline for his return is not solidified, this is good news for fantasy managers. Muncy was putting together a solid fantasy season, slashing .250/.375/.457 with 13 home runs, 55 RBI, and four stolen bases in 315 plate appearances.