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.

Athletics infielder Max Muncy (hand) left Monday's game against the Rangers after being hit on the hand by a pitch by Jack Leiter. X-rays were negative, but the team did not make a decision on whether he'll need a stint on the injured list. His availability will likely depend on how much swelling develops in the injury overnight. Muncy has filled in all around the infield this season for the A's, hitting .215 with nine homers, a stolen base, and a .280 wOBA. He's hitting .250 with four of those home runs in July. If he's out for a few days, Luis Urias could get more playing time at second base since the team just sent Zack Gelof to Triple-A to get more regular at-bats as he continues to work his way back after his own injury. For now, Muncy is day-to-day, but stay tuned for further updates on his status going forward.

Athletics infielder Max Muncy (hand) was hit by a pitch in the right hand during Monday's matchup with the Rangers, subsequently exiting the game. X-rays came back negative, but it's possible the 22-year-old misses a game or two, so for now, consider him day-to-day. The former first-round draft pick hit .252 and popped eight home runs in 31 games since his return to the majors on June 4, but had gone cold recently, going 2-for-16 (.125) over his last four games with zero extra-base hits. Hopefully the injury is nothing serious, but the 22-year-old will need to pick it up at the plate if he wants to stay up with the big league club for good this time.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (knee) could rejoin the team in "a couple weeks," manager Dave Roberts said Sunday. Muncy suffered what initially looked like a catastrophic injury to his left knee July 2, but it turned out to be a significant bruise. The 34-year-old was still expected to miss at least six weeks, though it appears he'll be back quicker than that. After a slow start to the season, Muncy had been crushing the ball in the weeks leading up to his placement on the 10-day injured list. Overall, the two-time All-Star has slashed .250/.375/.457 with 13 home runs, 55 RBI, 39 runs scored, and four stolen bases in 315 plate appearances. Tommy Edman has recently gotten most of the work at the hot corner with Muncy out.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (knee) was able to take ground balls at third base ahead of Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. This is good news as Muncy continues to work his way back from a knee issue that has sidelined him since early July. It appears Muncy is making progress, but he still has plenty of work still to do. The expectation is that Muncy won't be back in action until mid-August. Possibly, Muncy can beat that timetable, but fantasy managers should expect to be without him for at least the rest of July.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (knee) is trending toward a mid-August return. Muncy resumed playing catch and took dry swings Friday, his first since landing on the injured list on July 3. "We're right where we think we should be," Muncy said of his rehab. Before the injury, he was slashing .250/.375/.457 with a career-best 91.5 mph average exit velocity and a 21.9% strikeout rate, both signs of his improved approach since wearing glasses in May. Fantasy managers should prepare to activate Muncy in all formats once he rejoins the Dodgers' lineup.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (knee) has progressed to using a stationary bike, according to the team's manager Dave Roberts. He continued by saying that Muncy is trending really well from his left knee bone bruise. Muncy has been out since early July and is expected to miss about six weeks of action. That timetable would put him around mid-August to get back into the mix at third base. In his absence, Tommy Edman and Miguel Rojas have been splitting up duties at the hot corner. Fantasy managers should continue to hold Muncy through the injury.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts issued a positive update on third baseman Max Muncy (knee) on Friday, saying Muncy's "spirits are up" and "he's moving around." Muncy suffered a bone bruise in his left knee on July 2 and is expected to remain out until sometime in August. The 34-year-old was on a weeks-long tear before the injury and landed on the shelf slashing .250/.375/.457 line with 13 home runs and 55 RBI in 315 plate appearances. With Muncy unavailable, the Dodgers have turned to Miguel Rojas and Tommy Edman at the hot corner.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (knee) said he will miss at least the next six weeks, but he also has the consolation that he will play again in 2025. The Dodgers placed Muncy on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left-knee bone bruise after an MRI exam didn't show any serious structural damage. While the 34-year-old could will be out for the foreseeable future, fantasy managers will want to keep him stashed for a potential late-season playoff run. The two-time All-Star is a middle-of-the-order hitter for the Dodgers when healthy and had 13 home runs, 55 RBI and 39 runs scored with a .250 average (64-for-256) before injuring his left knee on Wednesday night. Miguel Rojas made the start at the hot corner on Thursday, but both Tommy Edman and Enrique Hernandez will be options at third for L.A. until Muncy is able to return later this year.

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed third baseman Max Muncy (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left-knee bone bruise and recalled outfielder Esteury Ruiz from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move. This was the expectation after Muncy injured his knee on Wednesday night in a win over Chicago when White Sox outfielder Michael Taylor collided with him at third base on a stolen-base attempt. All in all, it's good news after how bad the injury looked. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect the 34-year-old veteran back until the start of the second half of the season on July 18. In the meantime, Muncy should be stashed in all formats as the starting third baseman and middle-of-the-order hitter for one of the best teams in baseball. Miguel Rojas is making the start at the hot corner on Thursday, but Enrique Hernandez should also fill in there until Muncy is activated.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (knee) is not in the team's starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the visiting Chicago White Sox. Fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised after Muncy had a scary-looking injury to his left knee in Wednesday's victory over the White Sox when outfielder Michael Taylor collided with his knee during a stolen-base attempt at third base. The 34-year-old veteran was undergoing an MRI exam on Thursday, but the way the injury looked, we'd be surprised if he avoids a trip to the injured list to close out the first half of the season. Regardless of how much time Muncy misses, he should be retained in all fantasy formats for his power and run production in an elite Dodgers lineup. Miguel Rojas is starting at third and batting ninth on Thursday against White Sox righty Aaron Civale, but Enrique Hernandez figures to play at third as well if Muncy misses extended time.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (knee) had to leave Wednesday night's game after his knee was wrenched sideways in a collision with White Sox outfielder Michael A. Taylor on a stolen base attempt. Muncy got the tag down but paid the price, immediately grabbing his left knee and collapsing in pain. While it definitely could be a serious injury, he was able to walk off the field on his own power. After the game, manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Muncy will have an MRI on Thursday but added, "A lot of the tests they did right now-we feel optimistic. Our hope is that it's a sprain." Either way, it looks like Muncy will land on the injured list, but if his ACL is intact, he could still return this season. The Dodgers and Muncy's fantasy managers will hope the MRI comes back in their favor. Looking ahead, the team holds an option for 2026 at $10 million, and the veteran's health will play a huge role in whether the team exercises that option for next season.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (knee) had to leave the team's game against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday after suffering an apparent left-knee injury in the sixth inning. Muncy required help getting off the field after tagging out Michael A. Taylor on a steal attempt. Taylor's helmet appeared to hit Muncy's knee on the play. The Dodgers replaced Muncy with Enrique Hernandez. They should have more on Muncy's status after the game. Muncy went 0-for-2 before departing, but the 34-year-old has been on a tear for several weeks. He's slashing .250/.375/.457 with 13 home runs and 55 RBI over 315 plate appearances.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy is out of their lineup for the team's series finale with the hosting Colorado Rockies. The veteran will sit for the second time against a southpaw over the last week as he's batting just .118 (6-for-51) against them. Teammate Miguel Rojas will man the hot corner and bat ninth while he's on the bench. Muncy has picked it up over the last few months after an abysmal start to the season and has been particularly productive in June. In 67 at-bats on the month (22 hits), he's slashing a robust .328/.459/.642 with six home runs, 20 RBI, and 19 runs scored. Since the start of May, the 34-year-old has registered 11 long balls, 46 RBI, and more walks (33) than strikeouts (30).

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy stayed hot on Wednesday night in Colorado, going 2-for-4 with six RBI and two runs scored in the Dodgers' 8-1 win over the Rockies. He broke the game open with a grand slam in the seventh inning after opening the scoring with a two-RBI single in the sixth. Muncy's blast was his third in the last three games and his ninth in his last 26 games. In the 30 days, he is hitting .342 with a .491 wOBA and 55.4% hard-hit rate. Whether it's his new glasses or just a hot streak, Muncy is definitely rolling right now and can be a great play in all fantasy formats at the hot corner, especially on Thursday when he and the Dodgers close out their series at Coors Field. Muncy has struggled at times against lefties, but he's smashing righties, so he's also a great option to rotate based on splits and matchups if you have other options.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy put on a brilliant performance Sunday in a 13-7 win over the Washington Nationals. With the Dodgers trailing 3-0 in the bottom of the sixth inning, Muncy crushed a grand slam off left-hander Jose Ferrer to give the Dodgers a lead they wouldn't relinquish. Muncy didn't stop there, adding a three-run homer in the seventh against righty Cole Henry. It's already the second time this season that Muncy has driven in seven runs in a game. The two-time All-Star owned a sub-.600 OPS as late as May 11, but his production has done a 180 since then. He's now hitting a more Muncy-like .242/.373/.442 with 11 HRs, 45 RBI, 31 runs, and four steals across 287 trips to the plate. He'll have a chance to keep rolling with the Dodgers set to start a three-game road series against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs in a 6-5 extra-inning victory over the New York Mets on Tuesday. Muncy hit his first homer in the first inning, a two-run shot to extend the Dodgers' lead to 4-1. His second homer was much more important, as it came with L.A. down by one in the bottom of the ninth and sent the game to extras. Muncy has been on an absolute surge at the plate lately, homering five times in his last four games and collecting 11 RBI in that stretch. Overall, Muncy has a .230 AVG and .781 OPS to go along with 19 runs, nine homers, 35 RBI, and two steals in 183 at-bats. When healthy, Muncy is still a very solid source of power and counting stats. He should be rostered in all standard-size leagues.