Max Muncy
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Jun 27 2025Muncy went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run during Friday's 5-4 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy has been red-hot at the plate, piecing together a monster last four games. Including Friday's effort, he is 7-for-16 with four home runs and 15 RBI, carrying the load for a Dodgers squad that has won five games in a row. The 34-year-old is up to 53 RBI while slashing .251/.377/.465 on the season.
Jun 26 2025Muncy is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed-hitting Muncy doesn't always sit out versus lefty pitching, but he'll begin Thursday's tilt on the bench as the Rockies send southpaw Austin Gomber to the bump. Miguel Rojas will handle third base and bat ninth for the Dodgers.
Jun 25 2025Muncy went 2-for-4 with a home run, two total runs and six RBI in an 8-1 win against the Rockies on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy's first two RBI can be attributed to the weather -- he lofted a pop fly in the infield with two runners on base in the sixth inning, but rain impeded the catch, allowing the ball to drop and resulting in two Dodgers crossing the plate. The veteran third baseman's next hit was all of his doing, as he blasted a 418-foot grand slam in the seventh frame to break the game open for Los Angeles. Muncy has six hits -- including three long balls -- and 13 RBI over his past three games, pushing his season OPS to .829 after it stood at .723 coming into June.
Jun 22 2025Muncy went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and a three-run home run during Sunday's 13-7 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy tied his career high in RBI, plating seven Dodgers for the second time in just over three weeks after doing so May 31. He's having an excellent month at the plate, going 18-for-58 (.310) with five home runs across 19 games in June. He had logged merely four home runs before then.
Jun 20 2025Muncy is not in the Dodgers' starting lineup against the Nationals on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Nationals sending southpaw MacKenzie Gore to the mound, the lefty-hitting Muncy will begin Friday's game on the bench while Miguel Rojas starts at third base and bats ninth. Muncy has slashed .314/.463/.549 with two steals, three home runs and seven RBI in 67 plate appearances since the beginning of June.
Jun 15 2025Muncy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers are facing a lefty starter (Kyle Harrison) for the first time since June 5, so the left-handed-hitting Muncy will take a seat after he had been included in the lineup in each of the previous eight games. Miguel Rojas will step in at third base for Muncy and will bat ninth.
Jun 8 2025Muncy went 2-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base Saturday in a loss to St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers offense struggled to produce runs again Saturday, but Muncy did what he could to set the table from the middle of the order by reaching in all four of his trips to the plate. The veteran third baseman even got himself into scoring position with a rare stolen base -- his third of the campaign, which is already tied for the second-highest total of his career -- but he ended up being stranded there. Muncy continues to turn things around at the plate; he was hitting below the Mendoza Line as recently as May 14 but has batted .311 over 20 games since then to push his season slash line to .229/.353/.422.
Jun 5 2025Muncy is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers and Mets are wrapping up their series with a day game after a night game, and southpaw David Peterson is on the hill for New York, so the left-handed-hitting Muncy will get the afternoon off. Miguel Rojas will check in at third base in place of Muncy, who went 7-for-19 with five home runs, three walks, 11 RBI and six runs while starting in each of the past five contests.
Jun 3 2025Muncy went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Tuesday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy is up to nine homers this season, with six of them coming over his last seven games. In that span, he has gone 9-for-22 (.409) with 14 RBI. He supplied a two-run homer in the first inning Tuesday and then delivered the game-tying run with a solo shot in the ninth. Muncy has slashed .230/.350/.432 with 35 RBI, 19 runs scored, two stolen bases, eight doubles and a triple over 57 contests in 2025. This power surge should help the third baseman maintain his strong-side platoon role at the hot corner, and he even got a start versus a lefty (Ryan Yarbrough) on Sunday.
Jun 2 2025Muncy went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy's third long ball of the three-game series was a 403-foot solo shot to right field in the seventh inning. The veteran slugger didn't go deep until his 29th game of the season and was stuck on that single long ball and a batting average below the Mendoza Line through 39 contests. However, he's turned things around since mid-May, slashing .320/.422/.700 with six home runs, 23 RBI, nine runs, one stolen base and a 10:7 BB:K over his past 16 games.
May 31 2025Muncy went 3-for-6 with two home runs, three total runs and seven RBI in Saturday's 18-2 thrashing of the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy's first RBI was a relatively quiet one, as he laced a single to center to bring in the Dodgers' second run in the first inning. The veteran third baseman followed with two big blasts -- a 400-foot, three-run shot in the second inning to send New York starter Will Warren to the showers and a 410-foot, three-run blast in the fifth. Muncy achieved a couple of personal milestones Saturday, as his first long ball was the 200th regular-season homer of his big-league career, while his seven RBI tied a single-game career-high mark. He appears to be coming around in the power department; after swatting just one long ball in his first 39 games, Muncy has belted five homers while racking up 22 RBI over his past 15 contests.
May 27 2025Muncy went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer, two runs scored, a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's win against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy drew a leadoff walk, swiped second base and scored a run in the second inning. His big moment of the night came in the ninth inning when he belted a three-run insurance shot. Muncy was stuck in a 5-for-26 (.192) skid since his last home run May 15. The veteran slugger is now slashing .212/.337/.345 with 24 RBI and four home runs this season.
May 18 2025Muncy isn't part of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After making four straight starts at third base, Muncy will get a breather for Sunday's series finale against the Angels. In his place, Enrique Hernandez will bat seventh and play third base.
May 15 2025Muncy went 3-for-4 with a home run, a walk, four RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 19-2 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy had the first of the Dodgers' five homers in the contest, putting them ahead 3-1 with the first-inning blast. He added an RBI single in the second and a sacrifice fly in the eighth. Muncy has homered in back-to-back contests, and over his last seven games, he's gone 9-for-27 (.333) with nine RBI. The third baseman's batting average is at a season-high .207 with a .664 OPS, three long balls, 16 RBI, 11 runs scored and a stolen base across 41 games.
May 14 2025Muncy went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 9-3 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The third baseman was on his way to a hitless performance but instead broke the game open in the eighth inning with a three-run shot to right field. It's just the second home run of the year for Muncy, who is batting .191/.310/.305 through 40 games this year. He's never provided a high-leverage bat, but Muncy has yet to consistently find his power stroke in 2025 with a 29 percent strikeout rate, which would be a career worst.
Apr 30 2025Muncy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a triple and a second run scored in Wednesday's 12-7 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy opened the scoring with a two-out, 433-foot blast off Cal Quantrill in the second inning, his first homer in 29 games this year. Muncy would add a second hit with a leadoff triple in the seventh. It's been a rough start to the year for the veteran third baseman, though he's shown signs of life recently, going 5-for-15 in his last four contests. Overall, Muncy's slashing .194/.309/.301 with five RBI and seven runs scored through 110 plate appearances this season.
Apr 11 2025Muncy is not in the Dodgers' starting lineup against the Cubs on Friday, Noah Camras of DodgersNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Cubs sending left-hander Matthew Boyd to the mound, Muncy will begin Friday's game in the dugout while Miguel Rojas starts at third base and bats ninth. Muncy has gone 6-for-25 with three doubles, two RBI and 11 strikeouts since the beginning of April.
Apr 4 2025Muncy is not in the lineup for Friday's game in Philadelphia, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's southpaw Jesus Luzardo on the bump for the Phillies, so the left-handed-hitting Muncy will begin this one on the bench. Miguel Rojas will play third base and bat eighth in Friday's series opener.
Apr 1 2025Muncy is asbent from Tuesday's lineup against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy has had a rough start to the season and will get some rest Tuesday with lefty Chris Sale on the mound. The third baseman has recorded just two hits through the first six games and has struck out in seven of his 15 plate appearances. Miguel Rojas has the start at third base Tuesday night.
Mar 11 2025Muncy went 1-for-1 with a double, two RBI and two walks against the Guardians in a Cactus League victory Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy's first-inning double was just his second extra-base hit of the spring. However, he's tied for third on the team with six RBI and ranks second with eight walks. Muncy has posted a walk rate of at least 15 percent in six of his seven seasons with the Dodgers and has belted 30-plus homers four times during that span, making him a particularly valuable third-base option in fantasy leagues that use OBP rather than batting average.
Oct 20 2024Muncy will start at first base and bat fifth in Game 6 of the NLCS against the Mets on Sunday, Noah Camras of DodgersNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Enrique Hernandez will start at third base Sunday while Muncy shifts to first base due to Freddie Freeman (ankle) being absent from the starting lineup. Muncy has gone 5-for-13 with nine walks, two home runs and four RBI over the first five games of the NLCS.
Sep 27 2024Muncy is absent from Friday's lineup against Colorado, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy has gone 1-for-9 with one run scored and three walks in his last three starts since returning from side soreness. He'll begin Friday's contest in the dugout as Chris Taylor draws the start at third base and bats eighth.
Sep 24 2024Muncy (side) is starting at third base and batting fifth Tuesday against the Padres, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The third baseman was scratched from the lineup Sunday against the Rockies due to side soreness, but he's ready to play following Monday's team off day. Muncy started off September by going 0-for-11, but he has a .286/.446/.643 slash line with three doubles, four homers, 11 RBI and 12 runs in his past 14 games.
Sep 22 2024Muncy has been removed from the Dodgers' lineup Sunday against the Rockies due to side soreness, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy was slated to start at third base and bat fifth Sunday. He appears to dealing with side soreness from an attempted diving catch in Saturday's game, but he's expected to be back Tuesday against San Diego, per Eric Stephen of SBNation.com. Enrique Hernandez will take over for Muncy at third base for the series finale.
Sep 19 2024Muncy went 2-for-3 with two walks, an RBI and four runs in Thursday's 20-4 rout of Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy reached five times in the contest on two singles, two walks and a hit-by-pitch. He came around to score in four of those instances, marking the most times he has crossed the plate in a single game this season. Muncy has reached base safely in 13 of his past 21 plate appearances and is batting .467 (7-for-15) with two doubles, a homer, seven runs, seven RBI and four walks over five games during that stretch.
Sep 18 2024Muncy is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy had started in each of the last 10 games, and with a lefty (Ryan Weathers) on the mound for the Marlins, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts likely decided it was an ideal time to give the lefty-hitting third baseman a day off. Enrique Hernandez will spell Muncy at the hot corner.
Sep 16 2024Muncy went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy blasted a solo home run off John Brebbia in the top of the ninth for the Dodgers' third home run and seventh run of the inning. Muncy now has six homers in 80 plate appearances since returning from a strained oblique in August with four of those home runs coming over the last seven games. He's now up to 15 on the year and has knocked in 40 runs while scoring 39 times in 62 games.
Sep 12 2024Muncy went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks and two total runs Wednesday in a 10-8 victory versus the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy was part of a huge Los Angeles first inning during which the team homered four times. The third baseman knocked the third of back-to-back-to-back long balls in that frame, following Tommy Edman and Will Smith. Muncy has three home runs in his past four games and has drawn four walks during that stretch.
Sep 11 2024Muncy went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy took Shota Imanaga deep in the fifth for his second home run over the last three game. He nearly had a two-run homer in the ninth with the Dodgers down three runs, but Pete Crow-Armstrong reached over the wall and made a web gem catch to rob Muncy and end the game. Muncy has now reached base six times over the last four games while posting a 3:2 BB:K. For the year, he's hitting .228/.339/.497 with 13 homers, 38 RBI, 35 runs and a 32:66 BB:K in 230 plate appearances.
Sep 9 2024Muncy went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy took Anthony Gose deep in the eighth to pad the Dodgers lead for his first home run since Aug. 20 and his first extra-base hit in September. He has just two hits in 15 at-bats so far this month but has kept a patient eye with a 5:5 BB:K. For the year, Muncy is slashing .231/.347/.495 with 12 homers, 36 RBI, 34 runs and a 32:64 BB:K in 222 plate appearances.
Sep 6 2024Muncy is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Muncy will begin Friday's game in the dugout with Cleveland sending southpaw Matthew Boyd to the mound. Since his return from the 60-day injured list in mid-August, Muncy has slashed .237/.383/.500 with two home runs and seven RBI across 47 plate appearances. Enrique Hernandez will start at third base and bat ninth.
Sep 2 2024Muncy is absent from the lineup for Monday's game in Arizona, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy is not in a platoon, but he has now been on the bench three times in five games versus lefties since returning from the 60-day injured list last month. He pinch hit in one of those first two contests and will be a candidate to enter mid-game again Monday. Enrique Hernandez is getting the start at the hot corner in Monday's series finale.
Aug 29 2024Muncy isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Cade Povich set to take the mound for Baltimore, the Dodgers will keep the lefty-hitting Muncy in the dugout to begin Thursday's contest. Chris Taylor will cover the hot corner instead while batting seventh.
Aug 23 2024Muncy is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Muncy will begin Friday's contest in the dugout as the Rays send southpaw Tyler Alexander to the mound. In the three games since returning from the 60-day injured list Monday, Muncy has gone 4-for-10 with three runs scored, two home runs and six RBI.
Aug 22 2024Muncy went 2-for-4 with two doubles and three RBI in Wednesday's win over Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy doubled in two of his first three trips to the plate, plating three runs on the latter two-bagger as the Dodgers jumped out to a commanding 8-1 lead. The third baseman has now hit safely in three straight games since returning from the injured list due to an oblique strain, driving in at least one run in all three contests. In fact, he's recorded at least one RBI in each of his last five starts, dating back to May 14 against the Giants.
Aug 21 2024Muncy went 1-for-2 with a solo homer, two walks and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy has homered in both games since returning from a stint on the injured list with a right oblique strain, and he showcased his patient eye at the plate with two walks Tuesday night. The 33-year-old is hitting .228/.331/.510 with 11 homers, 31 RBI, 27 runs and a 23:51 BB:K in 175 plate appearances.
Aug 19 2024Muncy (oblique) went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 3-0 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy played for the first time in over three months and made and instant impact with his seventh-inning homer off reliever Yimi Garcia. Muncy was able to play all nine innings at third base and should be the Dodgers' primary option there moving forward, though Enrique Hernandez could poach some starts at the hot corner versus southpaws. Over 41 contests this season, Muncy has 10 homers, 30 RBI, 25 runs scored and a .224/.322/.490 slash line.
Aug 18 2024Muncy (oblique) is traveling to Los Angeles and could be activated for Monday's series opener versus the Mariners, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers were planning to reinstate the 33-year-old for Tuesday's contest, but Freddie Freeman's finger injury could necessitate a trip to the injured list and move that timeline up a day. Muncy has gone 6-for-21 with a double and a homer during his six-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City, and he's ready to rejoin the active roster after spending three months on the injured list due to a strained oblique.
Aug 16 2024Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM Friday that he expects Muncy (oblique) to be back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy has gone 4-for-13 with one double and a 4:2 K:BB in four rehab games with Triple-A Oklahoma City. He will remain there through the weekend, then take a day off Monday before rejoining the Dodgers on Tuesday. Muncy has been sidelined since mid-May with a right oblique strain.
Aug 11 2024President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said Sunday in an interview with Jim Bowden of MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM that he expects Muncy (oblique) to be reinstated from the 60-day injured list at some point during the Dodgers' next homestand, which begins Aug. 19. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Out since mid-May due to a significant right oblique strain, Muncy finally reached the last stage of his recovery program by kicking off a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday. He started at third base and played six innings in the field while going 1-for-2 with a double, a walk and an RBI. Though Muncy is back in the lineup Sunday at designated hitter for Oklahoma City, he'll presumably get in a few more games at third base and potentially even at first base during the upcoming week as he works to regain his timing at the plate. Assuming he avoids any setbacks with his oblique during the rehab assignment, Muncy should step back into an everyday role in the infield right away once the Dodgers activate him.
Aug 7 2024Muncy owns a .259/.328/.519 slash line with two doubles, four home runs, 13 RBI, four walks and 10 runs across 61 plate appearances over his first 15 games with Triple-A Las Vegas since returning from the injured list July 19. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A significant chunk of Muncy's counting stats in that sample came a few days ago when he recorded a double, three home runs, eight RBI and five runs in a career performance against Albuquerque. Muncy's overall numbers during his first foray against Triple-A pitching this season are encouraging, as he's forged a .268 average and .830 OPS across 148 plate appearances with the Aviators. The prospect's 25.0 percent strikeout rate and 8.1 percent walk rate are also both adequate while still having some room for improvement, and despite the fact there are currently several Athletics experiencing offensive surges, it would seem highly likely Muncy gets his first taste of the big leagues before the end of the season.
Aug 7 2024Muncy (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Oklahoma City over the weekend, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy will spend at least a week in Triple-A before returning to the Dodgers, putting his earliest possible return date sometime in mid-August. The slugging third baseman has been on the injured list since May 17 with a right oblique strain and only recently began making strides in his recovery after a chiropractor visit last week.
Aug 4 2024Muncy (oblique) is scheduled to face live pitching Thursday in a simulated game at Dodger Stadium, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy will take part in the sim game along with three of the Dodgers' other rehabbing hitters in Mookie Betts (hand), Tommy Edman (wrist) and Miguel Rojas (forearm). Rojas appears to be the closest of the three to returning from the injured list, while Edman and Betts could be cleared for rehab assignments following Thursday's sim game. Muncy, meanwhile, looks to be further away, given that he's been on the shelf since May 17 with a right oblique strain and had made limited progress in his recovery until recently having a breakthrough when a chiropractor performed a procedure on his body. The Dodgers will wait and see how Muncy comes out of Thursday's sim game before determining his next steps.
Jul 31 2024Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that Muncy (oblique) "crossed a hurdle" after visiting a chiropractor and is scheduled to start taking swings Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old has been sidelined since mid-May due to the oblique strain, as his rehab program has been stalled multiple times due to lingering soreness. Muncy may have now finally turned a corner, but he'll likely need to ramp up his baseball work with no further issues to have a chance of rejoining the Dodgers in August.
Jul 28 2024Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Muncy's rehab progress from a strained right oblique has been "stagnant," Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy was shut down from swinging for much of mid-July due to lingering soreness, and the third baseman is again feeling discomfort despite recent medical imaging coming back clean. The 33-year-old remains without a clear timeline for his return, but it seems as though he won't be rejoining the Dodgers in the near future.
Jul 19 2024Muncy (oblique) took soft toss Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy was shut down from swinging July 6 but has resumed swinging a bat by taking soft toss Thursday. While a firm timetable for return hasn't been established, Muncy has been ruled out until at least August, per manager Dave Roberts. Considering the 33-year-old hasn't played since May, he'll likely require a lengthy rehab assignment before being activated from the injured list.
Jul 12 2024Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Friday that Muncy (oblique) is still not swinging a bat and is unlikely to return to the team until at least August, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy has been on the injured list since May 17 due to a right oblique strain. He begun ramping up his rehab program in late June by taking swings off the tee and fielding ground balls, but he was shut down from swinging a bat last week, and his absence will extend into the final weeks of the regular season. Prior to his injury, Muncy was slashing .223/.323/.475 with nine home runs and 28 RBI over 167 plate appearances. The Dodgers will continue to rotate Chris Taylor, Enrique Hernandez and Cavan Biggio at the hot corner while Muncy remains sidelined, though the team could be active at the trade deadline for another infielder.
Jul 6 2024Manager Dave Roberts said Saturday that Muncy (oblique) has been shut down from swinging a bat, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Roberts added that Muncy hasn't progressed through his rehab as fast as the team had hoped, and the chances of the third baseman beginning a rehab assignment near the All-Star break have been reduced significantly. A right oblique strain has kept him on the injured list since May 17, though his latest setback once again leaves him without a clear return timeline.
Jul 4 2024Muncy (oblique) is still experiencing soreness and will not return when first eligible, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy is still swinging off a tee, but manager Dave Roberts described his progress as slow. He's first eligible to be activated from the injured list July 19, though it sounds as if his absence will extend into August.
Jun 29 2024Muncy (oblique) took swings off a tee, fielded groundballs and did some throwing Friday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy's progress from a Grade 1 right oblique strain has been slow to the extent that he was transferred to the 60-day IL on June 21. However, the third baseman appears to be beginning to ramp up, and the Associated Press reports that his next step will be to take live batting practice before potentially beginning a rehab assignment. Muncy isn't expected to return to the Dodgers' lineup until after the All-Star break.
Jun 21 2024The Dodgers Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times Muncy (oblique) to the 60-day injured list Friday, Jack Harris reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy was placed on the 10-day IL on May 17 due to a Grade 1 right oblique strain. It took him nearly a month to begin taking dry swings and he has been limited to fielding grounders and running the bases. With more steps needed before beginning a rehab assignment, the Dodgers opted to move Muncy to the 60-day IL on Friday, meaning he won't be eligible to return until after the All-Star break. In a corresponding move, the Dodgers activated Kyle Hurt (shoulder) from the 60-day IL and optioned him to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, per Harris.
Jun 15 2024Muncy (oblique) is at least a week away from swinging a bat and doesn't have a timeline for return, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy's recovery from a right oblique strain has been unexpectedly slow, and he doesn't seem particularly close to returning. The 33-year-old hasn't swung a bat in a few weeks and won't be cleared for swings for at least another week. Cavan Biggio and Enrique Hernandez should handle most of the work at third base until Muncy returns.
Jun 11 2024Muncy (oblique) said Tuesday on Foul Territory that he's "not progressing as fast" as he would like from his strained right oblique. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy's comments mesh with what manager Dave Roberts said over the weekend, which was that the third baseman is working on a "slow program." The 33-year-old recently progressed to taking dry swings and doing plyo-ball workouts, and he doesn't appear to be close to rejoining the Dodgers. Enrique Hernandez has been operating as Los Angeles' primary third baseman in the meantime and will likely continue to fill that role.
Jun 8 2024Muncy (oblique) has begun taking dry swings and doing plyo-ball workouts, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is a step forward for Muncy, as he had previously been unable to swing a bat at all after continuing to experience soreness in his oblique. However, manager Dave Roberts said last week that the third baseman is on a "slow program," so Muncy doesn't appear to be particularly close to a return. He hasn't played in a game since May 15 and will likely need to go on a rehab assignment before rejoining the big-league club.
Jun 2 2024Muncy (oblique) said Sunday he's been shut down from swinging for the past 7-to-10 days after he felt a "twinge" around his rib cage, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Timesreports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old landed on the injured list in mid-May with the oblique strain and doesn't appear to have made significant progress in his recovery. Per David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports, Muncy was able to field groundballs Sunday but is shut down from most baseball activities, so he's likely not particularly close to rejoining the Dodgers.
May 29 2024Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Muncy is on a "slow program" due to lingering oblique soreness and isn't currently swinging a bat, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy resumed baseball activities last Tuesday, but his progress has since been slowed by continued soreness in his oblique. The third baseman is already eligible to be activated off the IL, but given Roberts' comments, it doesn't seem like Muncy is on the cusp of returning. He'll almost certainly head out on a minor-league rehab assignment prior to rejoining Los Angeles' lineup.
May 26 2024Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Friday that Muncy is still feeling his oblique strain and will proceed cautiously, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Roberts had previously indicated that Muncy could start a rehab assignment soon with a potential return to the Dodgers coming next week, though he backed off on that statement Friday. The third baseman began doing some work in the field Tuesday, but Roberts indicated that Muncy won't progress to hitting off a tee until the team feels he's fully recovered. With that in mind, it seems unlikely that Muncy will be ready to return to the big club until at least early June.
May 21 2024Muncy took some groundballs Tuesday as he started up baseball activities after his recent oblique strain, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers placed Muncy on the 10-day injured list Friday due to a Grade 1 right oblique strain. According to manager Dave Roberts, Muncy sustained the strain in batting practice prior to Thursday's game. Before hitting the injured list, the third baseman was slashing .223/.323/.475 with nine home runs and 28 RBI over 167 plate appearances.
May 17 2024The Dodgers placed Muncy on the 10-day injured list Friday due to a Grade 1 right oblique strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy last played Wednesday against the Giants and was left out of the starting lineup Thursday against the Reds. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed that Muncy sustained a Grade 1 right oblique strain during batting practice before Thursday's game, and the veteran outfielder will not swing a bat for two-to-three days, per David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports. Before landing on the IL, Muncy was slashing .223/.323/.475 with nine home runs and 28 RBI over 167 plate appearances.
May 16 2024Muncy isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Thursday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With left-hander Brent Suter set to open Thursday's game for the Reds, Muncy will retreat to the bench. While he sits, Enrique Hernandez will man the hot corner and bat fifth.
May 8 2024Muncy went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and two runs scored in Tuesday's 8-2 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy quickly put the Dodgers ahead with a first-inning grand slam off of Edward Cabrera. It was his sixth career grand slam and fourth home run in his last three games, as he now has eight RBI over that span. Muncy is currently hitting .263, which is well above his career average, and overall is slashing .263/.370/.570 with nine homers, 26 RBI, 22 runs and a 19:40 BB:K in 138 plate appearances.
May 5 2024Muncy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old launched three homers in Saturday's contest but will still sit Sunday as lefty Max Fried pitches for Atlanta. According to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times, manager Dave Roberts said Muncy's absence was planned prior to Saturday's contest, and the third baseman is expected to play in the next six contests.
May 1 2024Muncy is not in the Dodgers' starting lineup Tuesday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The third baseman got the start Monday versus Arizona's lefty pitcher Tommy Henry in the first game of the series, but Muncy will begin in the dugout Wednesday for the second straight game against southpaw Jordan Montgomery. Enrique Hernandez will get the start at third and bat fifth in the series finale.
Apr 30 2024Muncy is not in the Dodgers' lineup Tuesday versus the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy started against southpaw Tommy Henry on Monday but will take a seat with lefty Jordan Montgomery on the bump for Arizona on Tuesday. Despite the Dodgers scoring eight runs against the Diamondbacks in Monday's win, the third baseman went hitless across five plate appearances. Enrique Hernandez will get the start at third and bat sixth Tuesday.
Apr 27 2024Muncy isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Saturday versus Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Muncy will step out of the lineup Saturday with lefty starter Yusei Kikuchi on the mound for the Blue Jays. Enrique Hernandez will fill in at third base and bat sixth.
Apr 26 2024Muncy went 3-for-6 with a three-run homer and an additional run scored in Friday's 12-2 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy broke the game open in the third inning with a three-run blast off Chirs Bassitt, extending the Dodgers' lead to 6-0. The 33-year-old Muncy is now 5-for-9 in his last two contests after going 0-for-10 in his previous four games. Overall, he's slashing .258/.361/.494 with five homers, 18 RBI and 16 runs scored through 26 games this season.
Apr 25 2024Muncy is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Dodgers and Nationals concluding their series with a day game after a night game and with southpaw MacKenzie Gore on the bump for Washington, Muncy is one of three lefty-hitting regulars who will get the afternoon off. Muncy will be joined on the bench by Gavin Lux and James Outman.
Apr 19 2024Muncy isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Friday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Sean Manaea on the mound for the Mets, Muncy will retreat to the bench to begin Friday's contest. Miguel Rojas will take his spot at the hot corner and bat eighth.
Apr 16 2024Muncy isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy will take a seat Tuesday as southpaw Patrick Corbin prepares to start for Washington. Miguel Rojas will take over at third base while batting eighth.
Apr 15 2024Muncy went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy took Yu Darvish deep to right in the fourth to put the Dodgers ahead 3-1 and the offense would be shut out the rest of the way. That's now three home runs in his last four games and he's also managed to not strike out in consecutive games for the first time this year. Strikeouts were not much of a concern for Muncy a season ago, posting an above-average strikeout rate of 20.3 percent, but he's punched out multiple times in 11-of-16 games to begin the year and holds a strikeout rate of 37 percent, as he looks to level out that number as the season progresses.
Apr 13 2024Muncy went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks in Friday's extra-innings loss to San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy mashed one of four Dodgers homers in the contest, belting a solo shot to right field in the second inning. It was his third long ball of the campaign and second in as many games. Muncy's batting average (.255) has been better so far this season than in recent campaigns, but that may not hold if he continues to strike out at a poor 41.5 percent rate.
Apr 11 2024Muncy went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy led off the fourth inning with a 400-foot solo shot off Chris Paddack, tying the game 2-2. It's the second homer of the year for Muncy, who's now batting .250 with a .756 OPS and eight RBI through 14 games this season. The 33-year-old third baseman figures to see plenty of RBI chances while batting behind Freddie Freeman and Shohei Ohtani in the Dodgers' high-powered lineup.
Apr 9 2024Muncy is slashing .360/.429/.600 across 28 plate appearances over his first seven games with Triple-A Las Vegas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 21-year-old just slugged his first home run of the season Sunday against Sugar Land, and he's hit safely in four of the last five games overall. This marks Muncy's first foray at the Triple-A level after playing at both High-A and Double-A in 2023, so his early success is encouraging even when factoring in the hitter-friendly environment of the Pacific Coast League. Nick Allen is currently holding down the shortstop role with the big-league club, but given the Athletics' lack of postseason aspirations, it wouldn't surprise to see Muncy be given his first promotion to the majors at some point this season, especially if Allen's offensive struggles persist.
Apr 7 2024Muncy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy has made three starts against left-handed pitchers this season but will take a seat Sunday versus Chicago southpaw Shota Imanaga. Miguel Rojas will man the hot corner and bat ninth.
Mar 31 2024Muncy went 2-for-2 with a two-run homer in Sunday's win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy knocked a pinch-hit single in the sixth inning before hammering the go-ahead shot in the eighth. The veteran third baseman has struck out 10 times in six games but still owns an impressive .348/.385/.522 slash line to begin the year. Muncy should continue getting near-daily playing time but will sit occasionally when the Dodgers face a lefty.
Mar 18 2024Muncy (illness) went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI on Monday in the Dodgers' 5-2 exhibition win over the South Korean national team in Seoul, South Korea. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In the Dodgers' final tuneup before their regular-season opener Wednesday versus the Padres in Seoul, Muncy played nine innings at third base while slotting in as the No. 5 hitter in what appeared to be manager Dave Roberts' preferred lineup configuration versus right-handed pitching. Muncy had missed some workouts last week in Arizona while battling an illness, but his ability to join the Dodgers for the trip to South Korea and play nine innings Monday sets the stage for him to be included in the lineup for both contests of the season-opening series against the Padres this week.
Mar 13 2024Muncy (illness) said Wednesday he will travel with the Dodgers to South Korea for the season-opening series against the Padres next week, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old apparently lost 10 pounds while battling a virus for most of the past week, but it appears he'll be back in time for the start of the regular season. Muncy has a week to get his strength back before Opening Day next Wednesday, when he should be locked in at third base for Los Angeles.
Mar 12 2024Muncy is away from Dodgers camp Tuesday due to illness, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He hasn't been in the team's lineup for a few days, and the illness likely explains why that's the case. The Dodgers have just one more Cactus League game before heading to South Korea to take on the Padres in the first two regular-season contests March 20 and 21, but it's not clear whether Muncy will be ready to play in Wednesday's Cactus League contest versus the Mariners.
Mar 2 2024Muncy (hand) is starting at third base and batting fourth for the Dodgers' spring training game against the Cubs on Saturday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy had been held out for the past couple of games after getting hit in the hand by a pitch during Wednesday's contest against Texas. He resumed swinging a bat Friday and was never expected to miss much time. Muncy tied a career high with 36 homers last season and has already hit one out in six at-bats this spring.
Mar 1 2024Muncy (hand) took batting practice Friday and is scheduled to return to Cactus League action Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friday marks the first time Muncy has swung a bat since he was struck in the left hand by a pitch during Wednesday's exhibition game against the Rangers. The Dodgers never seemed too concerned about Muncy's availability for the regular season, and it appears he will return to the playing field after just three days of rest. The 33-year-old has logged three hits in six at-bats so far this spring, including a home run.
Feb 29 2024X-rays on Muncy's left hand came back negative Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy was hit in the hand by a pitch during Wednesday's Cactus League game against Texas, but he appears to have escaped with only a bruise. Muncy said the swelling on his hand has already gone down, but he has yet to swing a bat again. It may be a few days before the 33-year-old plays in another spring game, but he shouldn't be at risk of missing Opening Day.
Feb 28 2024Muncy was diagnosed with a bruise on his left hand Wednesday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old was struck on the left hand by a pitch during Wednesday's Cactus League game versus the Rangers, but it appears he's avoided a serious injury. Muncy is scheduled to undergo an X-ray on Thursday, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, which should provide additional clarity.
Feb 25 2024Muncy worked on improving his physical conditioning in the offseason, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vassegh notes that both Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and general manager Brandon Gomes have credited Muncy for improving his conditioning over the winter. The offseason conditioning may have been toward the purpose of staying healthier, as Muncy has landed on the injured list at some point each of the past three seasons, with a troublesome hamstring being the culprit last year. Los Angeles signed Muncy to a two-year extension in November, and he's set to be the team's everyday third baseman in 2024.
Nov 2 2023Muncy signed a two-year, $24 million contract extension with the Dodgers on Thursday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy already 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 with a $10 million club option for 2026. Muncy slashed .212/.333/.475 across 482 plate appearances in 2023 while recording personal bests in home runs (36) and RBI (105).
Sep 29 2023Muncy isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Friday against the Giants, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll get a day off after batting .240 (6-for-25) with zero extra-base hits, three RBI and four runs scored over his last six games. Enrique Hernandez will replace Muncy at the hot corner and bat seventh.
Sep 22 2023Muncy is absent from the lineup Friday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 20 2023Muncy went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 17 2023Muncy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 13 2023Muncy is not in the lineup Wednesday versus the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 11 2023Muncy went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's 11-8 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 10 2023Muncy went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's extra-innings loss to Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 9 2023Muncy went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Friday's 8-5 win over Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 6 2023Muncy (shoulder) is back in the lineup Wednesday at Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 5 2023Muncy (shoulder) is out of the lineup Tuesday at Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 4 2023Muncy 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 1 2023Muncy went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in a loss to Atlanta on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 31 2023Muncy went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and three RBI in Wednesday's 7-0 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 28 2023Muncy went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Monday's 7-4 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 26 2023Muncy went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in Saturday's loss to Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 25 2023Muncy went 2-for-5 with a double and three RBI in Friday's victory over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 19 2023Muncy isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Game 2 of the Saturday's doubleheader with Miami, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 18 2023Muncy went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 11-3 loss to the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 11 2023Muncy isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Friday against the Rockies, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 10 2023Muncy went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and a walk in a 2-1 win against Colorado on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 7 2023Muncy (wrist) will serve as the Dodgers' designated hitter and cleanup batter in Monday's series finale in San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 6 2023Muncy (wrist) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 4 2023Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Muncy (wrist) will only be available to pinch run Friday and Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 unavailable to hit 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.
Aug 3 2023Muncy was diagnosed with a left wrist contusion after getting hit by a pitch Thursday versus Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 X-rays turned up negative and 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. Chris Taylor replaced him at third base and David Peralta entered in left field.
Jul 29 2023Muncy went 2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBI in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 24 2023Muncy 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 23 2023Muncy went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 20 2023Muncy went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's loss against Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 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.
Jul 8 2023Muncy went 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk and two total RBI in Saturday's 10-5 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 6 2023Muncy went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 3 2023Muncy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 5-2 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 1 2023Muncy will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 30 2023Muncy went 2-for-6 with a double, a run and three RBI in Thursday's 14-3 rout against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 28 2023Muncy isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Wednesday against the Rockies, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 27 2023The Dodgers reinstated Muncy (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 24 2023Dodgers 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 23 2023Dodgers 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 20 2023Dodgers 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. Muncy is eligible to come off the injured list Friday, and while there's no guarantee that occurs, it does appear he'll return to the lineup without requiring a rehab stint as long as he continues to make progress.
Jun 16 2023Muncy (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Dodgers on Friday, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 15 2023Muncy said Thursday on Foul Territory that his left hamstring strain is of the low-grade variety. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 14 2023MRI results revealed Wednesday that Muncy has a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 13 2023Dodgers 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 3 2023Muncy went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in an 8-4 victory over the Yankees on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 30 2023Muncy went 2-for-5 with a double, one RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 29 2023Muncy (hamstring) is expected to return to the Dodgers' lineup Tuesday against the Nationals, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 28 2023Muncy 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 27 2023Muncy went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, two runs and two RBI in Saturday's 6-5 win against Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 21 2023Muncy was ejected from Sunday's game against the Cardinals for arguing balls and strikes, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 19 2023Muncy isn't starting Friday against the Cardinals, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 18 2023Muncy went 1-for-4 with a homer in Thursday's loss against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 15 2023Muncy went 3-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in Monday's 9-8 win over Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 10 2023Muncy is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy will head to the 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 is toeing the rubber for Milwaukee on Wednesday and Muncy is batting .139 against southpaws in 2023, and it seems like 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.
May 6 2023Muncy (illness) is starting at designated hitter and batting fifth Saturday against the Padres, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 5 2023Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Muncy left Friday's game against the Diamondbacks with illness, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 3 2023Muncy went 1-for-5 with a grand slam in Wednesday's win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 29 2023Muncy went 1-for-2 with a double, two walks, a run and an RBI in Friday's 7-3 win over St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 28 2023The Dodgers activated Muncy (personal) off the paternity list Friday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 5 2023Muncy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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).
Apr 3 2023Muncy (groin) is back in the Dodgers' lineup Monday for their game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 2 2023Manager 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 1 2023Dodgers 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy was hit by a pitch in the groin area, and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that he "had 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 clarity on whether this is a short- or long-term injury for the infielder.
Mar 31 2023Muncy went 0-for-5 with five strikeouts in Thursday's 8-2 victory versus the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 16 2023Muncy 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Oct 1 2022Muncy isn't starting Saturday against the Rockies, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 21 2022Muncy is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Diamondbacks, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 20 2022Muncy is not in the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 13 2022Muncy 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 12 2022Muncy went 1-for-4 with three RBI and a walk in Sunday's 11-2 win against San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 11 2022Muncy (knee) will serve as the Dodgers' designated hitter and No. 5 batter in Sunday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 10 2022Muncy (knee) is expected to start at third base Sunday against the Padres, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 9 2022Muncy 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 7 2022Muncy went 3-for-5 with one homer, three RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's win over San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 6 2022Muncy 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 3 2022Muncy isn't starting Saturday against the Padres, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 27 2022Muncy has been playing through left knee soreness, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 (12 at-bats), but it's unclear if that brief slump has anything to do with the knee issue.
Aug 22 2022Muncy 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 21 2022Muncy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and a walk in Sunday's 10-3 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 19 2022Muncy isn't starting Friday against the Marlins, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 17 2022Muncy went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 14 2022Muncy 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 12 2022Muncy (hand) is starting Friday's game against the Royals, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy exited Wednesday's game against the Twins after a groundball hit him in the hand, but he'll be back in the lineup after the Dodgers' off day Thursday. He's serving as the designated hitter and batting seventh Friday.
Aug 10 2022Muncy 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 9 2022Muncy 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 7 2022Muncy went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 8-3 win against San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 5 2022Muncy is not in Friday's lineup against the Padres, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 1 2022Muncy went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Monday's 8-2 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 30 2022Muncy went 1-for-3 with a double, a stolen base and a hit-by-pitch in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 27 2022Muncy isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Nationals, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 and Will Smith serves as the designated hitter.
Jul 20 2022The Athletics promoted Muncy from Single-A Stockton to High-A Lansing on Wednesday, Melissa Lockard of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 16 2022Muncy went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 15 2022Muncy is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 12 2022Muncy is on the bench Tuesday against the Cardinals, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 5 2022Muncy 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 4 2022Muncy is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 1 2022Muncy went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 5-1 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 29 2022Muncy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in a 7-4 loss to the Rockies on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy took Kyle Freeland deep with a second-deck blast in the sixth inning and later doubled to make it a multi-hit effort. The 31-year-old left-handed batter is walking at an 18.6% rate and has a respectable .325 OBP despite batting only .167 on the season.
Jun 25 2022Muncy is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 23 2022Muncy went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored Thursday against Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 12 2022Muncy will sit Sunday against the Giants, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 9 2022Muncy went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, five RBI and two runs scored Thursday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 8 2022Manager 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 7 2022Muncy (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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 4 2022Muncy (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, broadcaster Alex Freedman reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 2 2022Muncy (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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 1 2022Muncy (elbow) took part in early batting practice ahead of Wednesday's game against the Pirates, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 30 2022Muncy (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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 28 2022Muncy was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with left elbow inflammation. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy's left elbow is the same one in which he suffered a partially torn UCL at the tail end of last 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.
May 27 2022Muncy (arm) remains on the bench Friday against Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 26 2022Muncy could be placed on the injured list due to ongoing pain in his arm, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 23 2022Dodgers 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 20 2022Muncy is out of the lineup for Friday's game at Philadelphia, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 14 2022Muncy will sit Saturday against the Phillies, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 9 2022Muncy is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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).
May 5 2022Muncy went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 9-1 victory against San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 1 2022Muncy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 22 2022Muncy went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, two additional RBI and two walks in Friday's 6-1 win against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 13 2022Muncy went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks Wednesday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 21 2022Muncy (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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 20 2022Muncy (elbow) is slated to make his spring debut Monday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 15 2022Muncy (elbow) played first base in the Dodgers' simulated game Tuesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 12 2022Muncy (elbow) took batting practice and fielded grounders Saturday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 11 2022Muncy is about 85 percent recovered from his elbow injury and manager Dave Roberts believes he should be ready for Opening Day in some capacity, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 could also boost 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.
Mar 7 2022Muncy (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." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 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.
Mar 2 2022Muncy (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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Nov 29 2021Muncy 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Oct 16 2021Muncy (elbow) isn't listed on the Dodgers' roster for the NLCS against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Oct 15 2021Manager Dave Roberts said Friday that Muncy (elbow) is unlikely to be ready to return for the NLCS, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Oct 12 2021Manager 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Oct 5 2021Manager 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 like the 31-year-old has avoided a serious injury, but 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.
Oct 3 2021Manager 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 30 2021Muncy went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 11-9 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 Muncy has hit seven home runs in September, he's only slashing .209/.277/.505 with 12 extra-base hits, 25 RBI, 14 runs scored and 8:26 BB:K over 25 games.
Sep 23 2021Muncy went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run Thursday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 19 2021Muncy is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 17 2021Muncy (knee) is in the starting lineup Friday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 16 2021Muncy 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The first baseman slugged Los Angeles' only long ball of the game, 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 an unsuccessful 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, according to Eric Stephen of SBNation.com.
Sep 14 2021Muncy 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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, Muncy's walk was his first in 10 games while the long ball was his 33rd on the season. Muncy has a real shot at surpassing his career high of 35 homers set in 2018 and matched in 2019.
Sep 11 2021Muncy went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 3-0 win over San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. Muncy's 32 homers on the season are tied with Pete Alonso for third in the National League.
Sep 7 2021Muncy will sit Tuesday against St. Louis, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 2 2021Muncy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a triple Wednesday in a win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 30 2021Muncy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout in a 5-3 triumph over Atlanta on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 28 2021Muncy (back) will bat second and play first base Saturday against the Rockies, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 27 2021Muncy (back) isn't starting Friday's game against the Rockies, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 26 2021Muncy is not in Thursday's lineup against the Padres due to back tightness, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 19 2021Muncy went 2-for-3 with two home runs, five RBI, three total runs and a walk in Wednesday's 9-0 victory over Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 17 2021Muncy is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Pirates, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 15 2021Muncy 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 11 2021Muncy went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 1 2021Muncy is out of the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 29 2021Muncy went 3-for-6 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 8-0 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 he 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.
Jul 26 2021Muncy (personal) was activated from the paternity list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy was away from the team during the weekend series against the Rockies. He'll look to build on his career-high .978 OPS upon his return. Sheldon Neuse was optioned in a corresponding move.
Jul 23 2021Muncy will be placed on the paternity list Friday and miss this weekend's series against the Rockies, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy's move to the paternity list was mentioned by manager Dave Roberts at the start of the week, though the slugger was able to play in 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.
Jul 21 2021Muncy (shoulder) is starting at second base and batting second Wednesday versus the Giants, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 20 2021Muncy was removed from Tuesday's game against the Giants with a right shoulder contusion, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 18 2021Muncy 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 17 2021Muncy went 4-for-5 with two home runs and five RBI in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Rockies on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 11 2021The A's have selected Muncy with the 25th overall pick in the 2021 first-year player draft. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 11 2021Muncy 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 5 2021Muncy isn't starting Monday's game against the Marlins, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 4 2021Muncy went 2-for-5 with two doubles, three RBI and a strikeout in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 3 2021Muncy went 1-for-3 with two walks and two RBI in Friday's 10-5 victory versus the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 2 2021Muncy went 1-for-3 with a grand slam in Thursday's win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 30 2021Muncy 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 28 2021Muncy went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout as Los Angeles defeated San Francisco 3-2 on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 27 2021Muncy is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cubs, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 26 2021Muncy went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in Friday's 6-2 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 23 2021Muncy went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two runs and a strikeout in a 5-3 loss to the Padres on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 22 2021Muncy (oblique) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game against the Padres, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Dave Roberts said Monday 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.
Jun 21 2021Manager 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 20 2021Dodgers 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 19 2021Manager 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 activation from the injured list. The infielder has been sidelined since June 11 with a right oblique strain.
Jun 18 2021Muncy (oblique) could be reinstated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday or Wednesday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 16 2021Muncy (oblique) is pain-free and remains on-track for a minimum stay on the injured list, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With his current trajectory, Muncy could return Tuesday during what's likely to be a hotly-contested series against the Padres. Though he endured a 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.
Jun 14 2021Dodgers 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 12 2021Muncy has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 11 2021Muncy left Friday's game against the Rangers with right side tightness, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 10 2021Muncy (ankle) will start at first base and bat second Thursday against the Pirates, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 9 2021Muncy, 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 8 2021Muncy (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. Per Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register, manager Dave Roberts said Muncy's lateral mobility is still a bit hindered by the ankle issue, so he will not be an option to play second base during the series in Pittsburgh. Nonetheless, the slugger will return to the lineup Tuesday at first base.
Jun 7 2021Muncy (ankle) was used as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning Sunday and flied out to right field in his only at-bat. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 6 2021Manager 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 5 2021Manager 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy was diagnosed with a mild ankle sprain earlier Saturday, and Roberts's update confirms that the injury is no more than that. It doesn't look like the slugger will be in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against Atlanta, but he may have a solid chance to come off the bench.
Jun 4 2021Muncy (ankle) is considered day-to-day following his early exit from Friday's win over Atlanta, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 30 2021Muncy went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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).
May 27 2021Muncy went 1-for-4 with a home run and a strike out in Los Angeles' 4-3 win over San Francisco on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 24 2021Muncy went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and two runs scored in Sunday's 11-5 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 22 2021Muncy went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy homered off Scott Kazmir in the first 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.
May 21 2021Muncy is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Giants, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 19 2021Muncy 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 16 2021Muncy went 3-for-4 with a run and an RBI in Saturday's 7-0 victory over Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 14 2021Muncy went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and two strikeouts as Los Angeles beat Miami 9-6 Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 13 2021Muncy 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 12 2021Muncy went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a 6-4 win over the Mariners on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 9 2021Muncy went 2-for-4 with two walks, two RBI and a run scored Saturday in the Dodgers' 14-11 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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).
May 5 2021Muncy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, a walk, two runs scored and two RBI on Wednesday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 4 2021Muncy went 1-for-4 with a home run and two strikeouts in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 2 2021Muncy is not in the lineup Sunday at Milwaukee, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 26 2021Muncy went 0-for-1 with five walks and two runs Sunday in the Dodgers' 8-7 loss to the Padres in 11 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 19 2021Muncy is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 14 2021Muncy went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, a walk and two RBI in Tuesday's win over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 11 2021Muncy went 2-for-2 with a pair of walks and scored two runs in a victory over the Nationals on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 7 2021Muncy went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-1 victory over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 16 2021Muncy has played only at first base during spring training, Pedro Moura of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Oct 26 2020Muncy went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo homer in Sunday's World Series Game 5 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Oct 15 2020Muncy went 2-for-4 with two walks, two runs scored and a grand slam in Wednesday's NLCS Game 3 win over the Braves. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 26 2020Muncy (wrist) is starting Saturday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy left Friday's game two innings after tweaking his wrist on a checked 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.
Sep 25 2020Muncy left Friday's game against the Angels with an apparent wrist injury, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 23 2020Muncy went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Wednesday's loss to Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 22 2020Muncy went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in a win over Oakland on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 15 2020Muncy will sit Tuesday against the Padres, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy sits for just the second time all season. Cody Bellinger starts at first base, with Edwin Rios getting the nod at third.
Sep 4 2020Muncy went 1-for-5 with a solo home run during Friday's loss over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 2 2020Muncy fielded ground balls at third base during pregame infield practice Tuesday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 29 2020Muncy went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, four RBI and two runs scored Saturday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 homer in the seventh frame, his ninth of the campaign. Muncy was hitless in his past two games, but he 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.
Aug 26 2020Muncy 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 24 2020Muncy went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 11-3 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 23 2020Muncy took extra batting practice Saturday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 19 2020Muncy went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Wednesday's loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 16 2020Muncy went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 14 2020Muncy will be on the bench Friday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 9 2020Muncy explained Saturday that the finger injury he suffered during summer camp was a fracture, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 8 2020Muncy is starting at first base and batting fifth against San Francisco on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 him bat fifth for the team Saturday. On the season, Muncy is slashing .182/.328/.436 with four home runs over 67 plate appearances.
Aug 7 2020Muncy went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Friday's win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 5 2020Muncy went 0-for-2 with three walks in Tuesday's win over San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 30 2020Muncy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and another run scored during Thursday's win in Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 24 2020Muncy went 3-for-4 with a pair of home runs, a double, a walk and three runs scored during Friday's win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 23 2020Manager 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 21 2020Muncy (finger) started at first base in Monday's exhibition game against Arizona and went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy missed some time in early July after being hit on the finger by a pitch, but he's now back to full activity and has played first base in the team's last two exhibition games. He's fully expected to be in the Dodgers' lineup on Opening Day.
Jul 19 2020Muncy (finger) is in the lineup for Sunday's exhibition game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 15 2020Muncy (finger) is expected to play the field in an intrasquad game Thursday or Friday, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 14 2020Muncy (finger) had two at-bats in Tuesday's intrasquad game, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 the ball and hasn't been taking 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 somewhat up in the air.
Jul 13 2020Muncy (finger) has been swinging a bat but has some discomfort while catching a ball, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 8 2020Muncy (finger) is confident in his availability for Opening Day, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 7 2020Muncy is considered day-to-day after getting hit by a ball on his left ring finger, Eric Stephen of TrueBlueLA.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 9 2020Muncy 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "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.
Apr 11 2020Muncy spent time this offseason working on his approach to offspeed pitches, Cary Osborne of Dodger Insider reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 Dodgers 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.
Apr 11 2020Muncy spent time this offseason working on his approach to offspeed pitches, Cary Osborne of Dodger Insider reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 20 2020Muncy hit .200 (5-for-25) with a pair of home runs and two RBI in Cactus League play. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Feb 6 2020Muncy and the Dodgers came to terms Thursday on a three-year, $24.5 million contract extension, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. The contract includes a $13 million team option or a $1.5 million buyout for 2023. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Oct 9 2019Muncy went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run Wednesday in a 7-3 extra-inning loss to the Dodgers in Game 5 of the NLDS. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy got the Dodgers off to a fast start with his two-run blast in the first inning off of Washington starter Stephen Strasburg. It was Muncy's third homer of the series, but the LA offense dried up the rest of the night outside of an Enrique Hernandez solo homer in the second inning. The 29-year-old Muncy is coming off consecutive 35-home run seasons and slashed .251/.374/.515 in 2019.
Sep 29 2019Muncy went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy launched a 429-foot shot to right field in the sixth inning to plate the final run in the 2-0 victory. The 29-year-old has followed last season's breakout performance with another strong campaign in 2019, tying last year's mark with 35 homers while slashing .252/.370/.518 and placing second on the squad in RBI (98), runs (99) and walks (86).
Sep 25 2019Muncy went 1-for-3 with a grand slam, a walk and two runs in the Dodgers' 6-3 victory over the Padres on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy provided the big blow in the game, hitting a grand slam in the fourth inning off Gerardo Reyes to account for four of his team's six runs. After bursting onto the scene with a 35-homer campaign last season, Muncy has shown it wasn't a fluke, with this latest blast giving him 34 long balls in 2019. He's also compiled a .249/.369/.515 slash line in 137 games.
Sep 24 2019Muncy (quadriceps) is starting at first base and hitting second Tuesday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy missed a pair of games over the weekend with a quad injury, but he's been cleared to rejoin the starting nine following Monday's day off. The 29-year-old, who is hitting just .160 with a .490 OPS in six games since returning from the injured list, will look to turn things around Tuesday as he faces right-hander Ronald Bolanos.
Sep 22 2019Muncy (quadriceps) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the Rockies, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Muncy was expected to re-enter the lineup for the series finale after sitting out Saturday's 4-2 loss, the Dodgers will instead err on the side of caution and keep him out for another game. With an off day coming Monday, Muncy will benefit from extra time to recover from the quad injury ahead of Tuesday's series opener in San Diego.
Sep 21 2019Muncy (quad) is expected to return to the lineup Sunday against the Rockies, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy exited Friday's game with quad tightness and is out of the lineup Saturday. However, manager Dave Roberts called Muncy "playable" despite the absence and noted he expects Muncy back in the lineup Sunday.
Sep 14 2019Muncy went 0-for-3 with a pair of walks and a run scored in a win over the Mets on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy returned to the lineup after missing 13 games with a small crack in his right wrist, playing first base and batting second. Although he did not produce any base knocks, he reached base twice via walk and scored a run in the seventh inning. Muncy has drawn 84 free passes this season, and his 15.6 percent walk rate ranks first on the team.
Sep 13 2019Muncy (wrist) will get starts at second base against left-handed starters, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy is making his return to the lineup Friday, playing first base and batting second. He indicated that his wrist is not fully healed and that it affects his throwing more than his swinging, but Muncy is still expected to start at second base when the Dodgers face southpaws. That opens the door for David Freese to continue getting occasional starts at first.
Sep 11 2019Muncy (wrist) will be activated prior to Friday's game against the Mets, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This had been the hope, and now we have confirmation that Muncy is expected to be ready to return this weekend. He is already flying to New York to meet the team there for the three-game series. In the meantime, Matt Beaty and David Freese are platooning at first base.
Sep 7 2019Muncy (wrist) hopes to be activated off the 10-day injured list to start Friday against the Mets, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old began fielding groundballs and taking swings this week and expects to progress enough to rejoin the Dodgers next weekend. Muncy has been sidelined since Aug. 28, when he sustained a small crack in his right wrist after he was hit by a pitch.
Sep 4 2019Muncy (wrist) fielded groundballs and began swinging at soft toss Wednesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Muncy took his first steps toward returning to action with light baseball activities Wednesday. Manager Dave Roberts has suggested that Muncy could return to game action as early as next week. The 29-year-old has not played since suffering a small crack in his right wrist after being hit by a pitch Aug. 28.
Sep 3 2019Muncy (wrist) is scheduled to field ground balls Wednesday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Dave Roberts said Monday that Muncy could return next week, and his resumption of baseball activities bodes well for that potential timeline. Assuming all goes well Wednesday, the 29-year-old is expected to advance to hitting shortly thereafter.
Sep 2 2019Manager Dave Roberts said Monday that Muncy (wrist) is a candidate to return next week, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Aug 30 2019Muncy (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday.
Aug 29 2019Muncy (wrist) is expected to remain out at least until early next week, even if his test results bring good news, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Aug 28 2019Muncy was diagnosed with a right wrist contusion after leaving Wednesday's game against the Padres, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.
Aug 22 2019Muncy went 1-for-3 with a walkoff home run, two walks and a stolen base Wednesday in the Dodgers' 2-1 win over the Blue Jays in 10 innings.
Aug 20 2019Muncy went 1-for-1 with a solo home run, three walks and three runs scored in the Dodgers' 16-3 win over the Blue Jays on Tuesday.
Aug 18 2019Muncy is not in Sunday's lineup against the Braves, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Aug 17 2019Muncy went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Atlanta.
Aug 16 2019Muncy went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Friday's 8-3 win over Atlanta.
Aug 15 2019Muncy went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk Thursday against the Marlins.
Aug 10 2019Muncy went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Saturday's 4-0 win over Arizona.
Aug 4 2019Muncy went 4-for-5 with a home run, two doubles, three runs scored and three RBI in Sunday's walk-off win over San Diego.
Jul 30 2019Muncy isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Colorado.
Jul 28 2019Muncy went 2-for-4 with a walk, three runs and an RBI in Saturday's 9-3 win over the Nationals.
Jul 21 2019Muncy went 1-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored and a walk during Sunday's 9-0 win over the Marlins.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jul 15 2019Muncy went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs in a 16-2 victory against the Phillies on Monday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 8 2019Muncy went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Padres.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 4 2019Muncy went 1-for-3 with a home run and another run scored in Thursday's 5-1 victory over the Padres.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 28 2019Muncy went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run, five RBI, a run scored and a walk in Friday's 13-9 loss to the Rockies.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 27 2019Muncy went 3-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI, three runs scored, and a walk during Thursday's 12-8 win over the Rockies.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 25 2019Muncy went 1-for-4 with a walk and three RBI in Monday's 8-5 loss to the Diamondbacks.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jun 21 2019Muncy was diagnosed with a bruised ankle after X-rays came back negative Thursday, Pedro Moura of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 21 2019Muncy went 1-for-3 with two runs scored and a walk in Friday's 4-2 win over the Rockies.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 21 2019Muncy (ankle) is starting at second base and batting fifth Friday night against the Rockies, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 19 2019Muncy is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Giants, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 18 2019Muncy went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Monday's loss to the Giants.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 13 2019Muncy went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in the Dodgers' 7-3 win over the Cubs on Thursday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 12 2019Muncy went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs and a walk in Tuesday's loss to the Angels.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 10 2019Muncy went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Giants.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 3 2019Muncy is not in the lineup Monday against the Diamondbacks, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 31 2019Muncy went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer and two runs scored in Friday's 6-3 win over the Phillies.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 30 2019Muncy went 2-for-5 with a home run, double and another run scored Wednesday's 9-8 win over the Mets.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 30 2019Muncy went 2-for-5 with a home run, double and another run scored in Wednesday's 9-8 win over the Mets.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 17 2019Muncy went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in a 6-0 victory against the Reds on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 15 2019Muncy is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Padres, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 9 2019Muncy went 3-for-5 with a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 9-4 win over Atlanta.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 23 2018Muncy went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, two RBI and a walk Monday in a 7-6 victory over Philadelphia.Muncy went deep in the first inning to get his team on the board, and he plated another run in the seventh on a sacrifice fly to tie the game. He's exhibited plenty of power during July, as he's batting .318 with six home runs and 10 RBI over 18 games. Muncy sits with 34 extra-base hits, a .613 slugging percentage and an eye-popping 1.025 OPS through 78 games this season.
Jul 14 2018Muncy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI in the Dodgers' 3-2 victory over the Angels on Friday.Muncy kept his ridiculous power binge right on rolling with his latest homer - a first-inning blast off Felix Pena that leaves him with 22 long balls on the season. It seems unlikely that he'll keep his OPS up around its current mark of 1.032 all year, but headed into the All-Star break, Muncy has legitimately been functioning as one of the best hitters in baseball through 217 at-bats. There's simply no reason to consider getting off this train until he shows signs of slowing down.
Jul 10 2018Muncy went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's loss to the Padres.Muncy's solo blast was his 21st, and it broke up San Diego starter Eric Lauer's bid for a complete game shutout with two outs in the ninth inning. The breakout 27-year-old has continued to excel in July, smacking four homers in the month -- all solo shots -- to go along with a .313 average and a .450 OBP over nine games.
Jul 3 2018Muncy went 3-for-4 with two solo homers in Tuesday's win over the Pirates.With a pair of homers off Ivan Nova, Muncy lifted his total to 20 through 185 at-bats this year. This breakout has come completely out of the blue, but the batted-ball numbers suggest the power is absolutely real. He was starting at second base again Tuesday, his seventh start at the position this season.
Jul 3 2018Muncy went 1-for-5 with a walk, a solo home run and three runs scored in Monday's 17-1 blowout win over the Pirates.Muncy got another start at second base -- as expected against a right-handed starter, and has now made six starts at the keystone this season. It won't be long before the 27-year-old gains eligibility at the position in standard league formats. Muncy's .271/.414/.613 slash line already plays well at first base, but his value will receive a boost with the added positional flexibility. To give fantasy owners an idea of what's to come, the slugger's 18 homers would currently lead all qualified second basemen.
Jul 1 2018Muncy will start at second base and bat second in Sunday's game against the Rockies. Manager Dave Roberts relayed that Muncy will serve as the Dodgers' primary option at the keystone against right-handed pitching, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.Muncy has seen most of his action at the corner-infield spots this season, but Roberts believes that having Cody Bellinger at first base and Justin Turner at third base is the optimal setup for the Dodgers. That won't result in Muncy being phased out of the lineup, however, as the 27-year-old's unexpected excellence at the plate this season will allow him to retain a regular role at second base, a position where he possesses limited familiarity. Roberts is apparently willing to live with Muncy's lackluster defense due to the significant offensive upgrade he'll provide over Logan Forsythe, who projects to man the keystone primarily against left-handed pitching. The third man on the depth chart, Chase Utley, is only expected to garner one start per week at the position.
Jun 29 2018Muncy is not in the lineup against the Rockies on Friday, Eric Stephen of True Blue LA reports.Muncy will receive a breather following 10 straight starts, during which he's slashed a robust .281/.500/.688 with four home runs. In his absence, Cody Bellinger will man first base while Enrique Hernandez gets a start in the outfield.
Jun 28 2018Muncy went 1-for-4 with his 16th home run of the season in Wednesday's 7-5 win over the Cubs.Muncy has homered in three of his last five games, lifting his slugging percentage to .706 in the month of June. The 27-year-old has played his way into an everyday role with the Dodgers, making most of his starts at first, but also seeing the occasional start at second and third base. Two of his four starts at the keystone have come over the last four contests, a situation that could persist if manager Dave Roberts elects to play him over Logan Forsythe against righties in an effort to keep the red-hot Joc Pederson in the lineup. Muncy is already a strong asset at first base, but his value would tick up even higher if he were to gain eligibility at second base depending on league settings.
Jun 28 2018Muncy went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks in Thursday's 11-5 loss to the Cubs.The 27-year-old slugger has a ridiculous .266/.410/.615 with 17 long balls and 35 RBI in just 169 at-bats. Muncy has 10 homers in June -- including four in the last six games -- and has raised his average from .245 at the end of May. He's earned his spot in the lineup every day and should be started in standard leagues.
Jun 25 2018Muncy started at third base and went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-7 victory over the Mets.Muncy's blast accounted for one of the club's whopping seven long balls Sunday. It was the slugger's second homer in as many days, and he now owns 15 through 54 games after hitting just five in 96 games prior to joining the Dodgers this year. Muncy has been a revelation at the plate for his club, as well as his fantasy owners this season.
Jun 23 2018Muncy went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's win over the Mets.Muncy was just 2-for-his-last-18 coming into Saturday, so it was nice to see him touch them all against one of the game's best starting pitchers in Jacob deGrom. His .982 OPS in 53 games is hard to fathom for a player who had just a .565 mark in 2016 and did not even play in the majors last year, but the batted-ball numbers suggest what he's doing is pretty real. Muncy is locked into a near-everyday role at first base and he continues to bat second against right-handers.
Jun 16 2018Muncy is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants.Muncy will unsurprisingly head to the bench Saturday as the Giants send left-hander Madison Bumgarner to the mound. Cody Bellinger moves back to first base with Enrique Hernandez starting in center field and batting second.
Jun 13 2018Muncy is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.Muncy has homered in four straight games and owns an impressive .277/.395/.631 line on the year, but he'll head to the bench Wednesday with a left-hander in Cole Hamels toeing the rubber for the opposition. Cody Bellinger is starting at first base in his stead, allowing Enrique Hernandez to pick up a start in center field.
Jun 13 2018Muncy went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's win over the Rangers.Make it four straight games with a home run, as he took starter Bartolo Colon deep for a solo shot in the third inning. The 27-year-old has cranked 13 home runs in just 130 at-bats and figures to continue being a solid source of run production in a suddenly awakened Dodgers lineup.
Jun 10 2018Muncy went 1-for-2 with a pair of walks, a solo home run and two RBI in the Dodgers' 7-2 victory over the Braves on Sunday.Muncy continued his recent barrage of long balls with a fifth-inning solo blast off Sean Newcomb, giving him three homers in his last three games, and five in his last eight. The recent surge has pushed his slash line up to .259/.374/.569 through 116 at-bats, so the Dodgers pretty much have to keep his bat in the lineup for however long he continues to rake like this.
Jun 9 2018Muncy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an RBI double in the Dodgers' 7-3 win over the Braves on Friday.Muncy continues to produce at an impressive rate at the plate, as his latest multi-hit effort featured his 10th long ball in 122 at-bats, bringing his slash line up to .262/.368/.566. It's anyone's guess as to how long he's capable of sustaining this considering his lack of track record at the big-league level, but for the moment, the 27-year-old is providing excellent value.
Jun 9 2018Muncy went 1-for-1 with a solo home run and three walks in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Braves.Muncy has been red-hot at the plate of late, developing a modest six-game hit streak with four homers and seven RBI. The 27-year-old has been starting at the hot corner over the past couple of contests, but he should stick in the starting lineup even with Justin Turner (wrist) expected to return Sunday. A lineup configuration where Muncy moves back to first base and Cody Bellinger slots in at center against right-handed starters is the likely scenario. The slugger is slashing .268/.385/.593 over 148 plate appearances with the Dodgers this year, making him a viable power option in almost any format.
Jun 3 2018Muncy went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI on Sunday against the Rockies.Muncy took right-hander Chad Bettis deep for both of his home runs Sunday, with a solo homer in the second inning followed by a three-run home run in the third. He now has nine home runs on the season, four of which have come in the past week. His recent success has caused the Dodgers to consider giving him playing time at second base, which has the potential to solidify his playing time while also adding to his eligibility.
Jun 2 2018Muncy is out of Saturday's lineup against the Rockies, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.He is hitting .240 with two home runs over his last 25 at-bats and will take a seat against righty German Marquez. Cody Bellinger will start at first base and Joc Pederson will start in right field.
May 31 2018Muncy went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Phillies.Muncy belted his fifth homer and 15th RBI in May, posting an impressive .576 slugging percentage in 24 games this month. The 27-year-old has played his way into a regular role against righties, starting 10 of the Dodgers' last 12 contests. With Cody Bellinger seeing the majority of his starts in center field these days, it appears that only a sustained cold streak would pry the starting first base job away from Muncy.
May 27 2018Muncy is not in the lineup Sunday against the Padres.The Dodgers are stacking their lineup right right-handed bats against Padres southpaw Matt Strahm, so Muncy will find his way to the bench and will be replaced by everyday player Cody Bellinger at first base. Enrique Hernandez takes over in center field.
May 27 2018Muncy went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run to help the Dodgers to a 6-1 victory over the Padres on Sunday.Muncy wasn't in the lineup to start the game against Padres lefty Matt Strahm, but he made his presence felt after entering as a pinch-hitter, launching a two-run blast off Tyler Webb. That makes six long balls in just 83 at-bats in 2018 for Muncy, and he's now boasting an impressive .241/.354/.518 slash line for the season.
May 23 2018Muncy is starting at first base and hitting eighth Wednesday against the Rockies.Muncy looked poised to lose out on most of his playing time with Justin Turner returning from the disabled list, but the 27-year-old is set make his fifth consecutive start at first base, with the Dodgers opting to shift Cody Bellinger to center field. Through 29 games this season, Muncy owns a respectable .240/.356/.507 line with five homers and 15 RBI.
May 20 2018Muncy went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI and a run scored Saturday against the Nationals.Muncy took advantage of playing time thanks to the Dodgers' doubleheader Saturday, accounting for the team's first two runs in the second game with an RBI single and solo home run. He has performed admirably in 66 at-bats this season, batting .258/.351/.515, but his playing time figures to fall drastically with the return of Justin Turner.
May 17 2018Muncy is out of the lineup Thursday against the Marlins, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.Muncy and Kyle Farmer have mostly shared the reps at the hot corner for the Dodgers since late April, with the timeshare favoring Muncy as the left-handed hitter of the two. However, after star third baseman Justin Turner (wrist) was reinstated from the 10-day disabled list Tuesday, Farmer was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City, while Muncy is now in store for a regular role on the bench. Unless another injury hits the Los Angeles infield, Muncy projects to receive only a handful of at-bats per week.
May 9 2018Muncy is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.As per usual, Muncy will head to the bench with a left-handed starter (Patrick Corbin) toeing the rubber for the opposition. Kyle Farmer will pick up the start at third base in his stead, hitting eighth.
May 6 2018Muncy is out of the lineup Sunday against the Padres, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.With lefty Eric Lauer on the hill for San Diego, Muncy will give way to platoon mate Kyle Farmer at third base. While the lefty-hitting Muncy should benefit from the larger share of starts at the position until Justin Turner (wrists) returns from the disabled list, the 27-year-old doesn't offer much fantasy appeal due to a dearth of power and a high strikeout rate that may continue to suppress his batting average.
May 1 2018Muncy went 1-for-4 with his second home run of the season in Monday's 8-5 loss to the Diamondbacks.Muncy should see regular at-bats at the hot corner against righties until either Logan Forsythe (shoulder) or Justin Turner (wrist) return with Enrique Hernandez being needed in the outfield following Corey Seager's (elbow) placement on the disabled list. The 27-year-old hasn't been able to replicate last year's success with Triple-A Oklahoma (.309/.414/.563), but he could be a short-term source of power in deeper formats with three of his six hits this season going for extra bases.
Apr 27 2018Muncy is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Giants, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.This marks the fourth consecutive game in which he'll ride the pine. Muncy has typically started at third base against right-handed pitchers, but with lefty Derek Holland taking the hill for the opposition, Muncy will head to the bench for a night off. Kyle Farmer will take a turn at the hot corner to replace him.
Apr 25 2018Muncy is out of the lineup against Miami on Wednesday.Muncy will remain on the bench for the third straight game as Enrique Hernandez gets a start at the hot corner. Over seven games with the Dodgers, Muncy has gone 2-for-17 with one home run and two RBI.
Apr 24 2018Muncy is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins.As expected, Muncy will stick on the bench for a second straight game as the Dodgers face another lefty starter in Dillon Peters. Kyle Farmer will once again start at third base in his place, hitting eighth.
Apr 23 2018Muncy is not in the lineup Monday against the Marlins.Muncy has gotten plenty of playing time at third base against right-handers during his cup of coffee in Los Angeles, but he'll head to the bench with southpaw Jarlin Garcia taking the hill for Miami. Kyle Farmer will take over at third to replace him.
Apr 21 2018Muncy got another start at the hot corner Friday, going 0-for-4 in a loss to the Nationals.Muncy was called up after Logan Forsythe (shoulder) was placed on the disabled list earlier this week. The 27-year-old has started both of Dodgers' previous two contests, both against right-handed starters, placing him on the strong side of a platoon at third with Kyle Farmer. Forsythe isn't expected to be out for long, so this uptick in playing time will be short lived for the utility infielder. That said, Muncy posted a healthy .309/.414/.491 slash line over 379 plate appearances with Triple-A Oklahoma City last season, so there could be some value to be had for those in deep and NL-only formats, as well as a bargain play in DFS in games with a scheduled righty on the mound.
Apr 17 2018Muncy's contract was purchased by the Dodgers on Tuesday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.Muncy has played well at Triple-A Oklahoma City since the season got underway. Over nine games he's gone 10-for-32 (.313) with two home runs and drawn six walks. He'll likely serve as a utility reserve option for the big club, as he's spent time in the outfield as well as at first, second and third base.
Apr 5 2018Muncy (oblique) is listed as the starting first baseman for Triple-A Oklahoma City in their season-opening lineup Thursday against Iowa.Muncy received an invite to the Dodgers' major-league spring training but was an early cut after sustaining an oblique injury. Since reporting to minor-league camp, Muncy appears to have made a full recovery from the issue, so he shouldn't face any limitations as Oklahoma City kicks off its season.
Mar 12 2018Muncy (oblique) was reassigned to minor-league camp Monday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.After he finishes recovering from his oblique injury, Muncy will likely play at Triple-A Oklahoma City. Muncy went 4-for-14 (.286) with two doubles and a triple for the Dodgers this spring. Muncy spent the entire 2017 season with Oklahoma City and compiled a .309/.414/.491 line over 110 games.
Mar 9 2018Muncy will miss time while recovering from a mild oblique strain, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.Muncy is in camp as a non-roster invitee and will begin the 2018 season at the minor-league level after spending all of last season with Triple-A Oklahoma City. At this point there isn't a clear timetable for his return, but this injury shouldn't keep him sidelined for too long.
Apr 28 2017Muncy signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers, Eric Stephen of SB Nation reports.Muncy, a 26-year-old utility man, was a non-roster invitee with the A's this spring, though he didn't make the team and was eventually released at the end of spring training. He has a career major league slash line of .195/.290/.321 across two seasons (96 games) with the A's. Muncy was added to Triple-A Oklahoma City's roster, where he'll likely spend the year.
Mar 12 2017Muncy was sent down to minor league camp Sunday.Muncy has split the last two seasons between Triple-A Nashville and the big club in Oakland. Although he holds his own at the Triple-A level, his performance in the show has remained disappointing and has resulted in a .195/.290/.321 line for his career. While he could very well see time in the majors again in 2017, it's unlikely that Muncy will take on a role that would give him much fantasy value.
Sep 5 2016Muncy is out of the lineup Monday against the Angels.Muncy was the Athletics' regular starter at the keystone for much of August, but after accruing a .133/.246/.233 batting line over 69 plate appearances, it appears his run as an everyday player is over. He'll ride the pine for the fifth straight game Monday as manager Bob Melvin opts to lean on a platoon of Joe Wendle and Chad Pinder at second base.
Aug 28 2016Muncy is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cardinals, MLB.com's Jane Lee reports.Lefty Jaime Garcia will be taking the mound for St. Louis on Sunday, so the A's will use a lineup almost entirely void of left-handed bats. Muncy will head to the bench as a result, giving way to Chad Pinder after making five straight starts.
Aug 21 2016Muncy is out of the lineup Sunday against the White Sox.Muncy will give way to Chad Pinder at the keystone for the second straight game, as the Athletics will once again see a southpaw on the hill for the opposing team Sunday afternoon.
Aug 14 2016Muncy is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mariners.The Athletics will try to exploit the platoon advantage against Mariners southpaw starter Wade LeBlanc, as three of the team's lefty bats (Muncy, Stephen Vogt and Yonder Alonso) will be left on the bench. Tyler Ladendorf replaces Muncy at the keystone.
Aug 7 2016Muncy will start at second base and bat second in the order Sunday against the Cubs.Muncy will be making his third start in four games at the keystone, suggesting that he might be viewed as the team's primary option at that position while Jed Lowrie (foot) remains on the DL. There's little reason to go out and grab Muncy, since he's sitting on a .240 average with one homer, three RBI and four runs over 58 plate appearances this season.
Jul 25 2016The Athletics recalled Muncy from Triple-A Nashville on Monday.Muncy has played 14 games with the A's this season, hitting .257 (9-35). The 25-year-old, who played mostly right field for Oakland his first time up, will join the outfield mix of Khris Davis, Jake Smolinski, Josh Reddick and Coco Crisp. Muncy probably won't see enough at-bats unless the A's move guys like Reddick and Danny Valencia.
Jun 28 2016Muncy was optioned back to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.In order to make room for Josh Reddick coming off the DL with a thumb injury, Muncy was sent back down to Nashville. Muncy went 9-for-35 with two doubles and two RBI during his brief stay with the A's and will likely get another with the club later on this summer. With Nashville this season, Muncy is batting .263/.366/.442 with seven home runs and 20 RBI.
Jun 26 2016Muncy is out of the lineup Sunday against the Angels.After starting the previous six games in right field, Muncy will grab some pine with lefty Hector Santiago on the mound for the opposition. While Muncy has been seeing the larger portion of a platoon with Jake Smolinski in right field of late, he'll likely see his at-bats decline considerably with Josh Reddick (hand) scheduled to return from the DL on Monday.
Jun 12 2016Muncy is out of the lineup Sunday against the Reds.After trading Chris Coghlan to the Cubs a few days earlier, Muncy looks to be penciled into a platoon with Jake Smolinski in right field. As the left-handed hitter of the two, Muncy figures to garner the larger share of starts for the time being, but with southpaw John Lamb on the mound Sunday for the opposition, Smolinski will enter the lineup.
Jun 10 2016Muncy was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Friday.With Muncy returning to the show, Jesse Hahn will be optioned to Triple-A Nashville. Danny Valencia (illness) is temporarily out, so Muncy could spend some time at third base, but he's also played first base and filled the designated hitter spot. He's only made six plate appearances with the Athletics in 2016, going 2-for-5 and drawing a walk.
May 25 2016Muncy was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday.Muncy got just two starts during his stint with the A's, going 2-for-5 with a walk and a strikeout. He'll head back to Nashville for more regular playing time while Jed Lowrie will reclaim his spot on the active roster.
May 22 2016Muncy went 2-for-3 in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Yankees.The 25-year-old notched his first start since being called up from Triple-A Nashville on May 17, and responded with a pair of singles on an afternoon when the A's bats were largely silenced by Masahiro Tanaka. The productive performance is an extension of the solid resume that Muncy was building to date this season at the minor league level, as he'd slashed .279/.399/.459 over 122 at-bats in his Triple-A stint.
May 17 2016Muncy was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday.With Josh Phegley headed to the disabled list, the A's were in need of a good bat off the bench, and that's exactly what Muncy can offer. He's played well with the Sounds so far this season, posting an .858 OPS with six home runs and 15 RBI, and even swiped three bases to boot, so although he'll likely have a limited role as a reserve, he could force Oakland's hand if he can translate those numbers to the big leagues.
Mar 21 2016The A's optioned Muncy to Triple-A Nashville Monday.Muncy hit just .200 (5-for-25) this spring, but even had he hit the ball well, he would have had a hard time making the Opening Day roster given the options the A's possess at first base. Muncy figures to see ample time at the position for Nashville, however.
Sep 8 2015Muncy was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday, Susan Slusser of the SF Chronicle reports.Muncy has split time between Nashville and Oakland for much of the season, and he'll now return to the A's and likely finish out the year at the major league level. In 36 games for Oakland, he's 18-for-83 (.217) with two homers, eight doubles and six RBI.
Aug 29 2015Muncy was optioned to Triple-A Nashville following Friday's game.The move is to make room for Saturday's starter Aaron Brooks, and Muncy was likely expendable given he had only seen the field once as a pinch hitter since his Monday call-up. Like every optioned player in late August, Muncy has a solid chance of making the big leagues again when rosters expand in September.
Aug 24 2015Muncy was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Monday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Kendall Graveman was placed on the DL on Monday, freeing up a roster spot for Muncy, who will return after spending the last three weeks in Nashville. Muncy has struggled at the major league level this season, hitting just .207 with a 24:8 K:BB in 82 at-bats for the A's this season,
Aug 4 2015Muncy was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday.The A's had to create a spot on the roster with Danny Valencia coming aboard from Toronto via a waiver claim, and Muncy was the casualty. Muncy was an obvious candidate to lose his spot, having posted a .207/.275/.378 batting line this season with only three at-bats after his July 28 recall.
Jun 30 2015Muncy was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday.The A's need to make room on the roster for Chris Bassitt, who is filling in for Sonny Gray (illness) as Tuesday's starting pitcher. With Ike Davis, Billy Butler and Mark Canha all healthy, Muncy is the most expendable player on the roster, and it may be a while before he makes it back to the majors.
May 28 2015Muncy is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees.Muncy has settled into Ike Davis' (quad) role, getting regular starts against right-handers but no playing time against southpaws. While scheduled to start taking batting practice Thursday, Davis will likely miss at least another two weeks. Muncy has 53 plate appearances this season, with just one of those coming against a lefty.
May 20 2015Muncy is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.Muncy started the last three games at first base, but he will sit out in favor of Mark Canha on Wednesday with left-hander Dallas Keuchel getting the nod for the Astros. Expect the two to continue sharing the first base duties for the A's until Ike Davis (quad) is ready to return.
May 17 2015Muncy will get the start at first base and bat eighth in the order Sunday against the White Sox.With Ike Davis (quadriceps) landing on the disabled list Sunday, manager Bob Melvin will give Muncy a look at first base. Muncy has seen limited at-bats with the Athletics this season and doesn't possess a ton of pop, but he did show a knack for getting on base during his time in the minors. He could be used in a platoon with Mark Canha while Davis is out.
May 17 2015Muncy hit his first MLB home run Sunday against the White Sox.With Ike Davis hitting the 15 Day DL, Muncy will have a chance to get some additional playing time, mostly against right-handed starters. In Double-A Midland in 2014, Muncy hit .264 with seven home runs and seven steals over 435 at-bats. Muncy did have a nice power year in 2013 in Single-A, hitting 21 bombs in 351 at-bats while playing for Stockton.
Apr 25 2015Muncy will be called up from Triple-A Nashville and hit seventh in the Athletics' lineup for his debut.Muncy's debut corresponds with Ben Zobrist hitting the DL, while the 40-man roster victim is Eury De La Rosa. Muncy has hit well in Triple-A so far during 2015, registering a .293/.408/.466 slash line over 71 plate appearances, but with 19 strikeouts. The strikeouts could be a concern in the majors, but Muncy should be fine as a fill-in for the short term.