Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy continues to swing a hot bat in 2023. He is slashing .241/.380/.603 with seven home runs, 15 RBI, and 12 runs scored across 71 plate appearances. The 32-year-old has homered in four of the last eight games. Muncy is hitting .400 (10-for-25) with six home runs, 13 RBI, and six runs during that eight-game span. He will look to keep things rolling in Wednesday's matchup against Mets ace Max Scherzer. Muncy has had success against Scherzer in his career, hitting .308 with a homer and two RBI over 13 at-bats. Despite the tough matchup, Muncy makes an intriguing DFS option at his $5,000 price tag on DraftKings for Wednesday's main slate.

The offseason is officially no more, but Spring Training is here, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers have missed in the last few months. Lineup news, actual games happening, constant waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage.Baseball is back and so too is fantasy baseball, with drafts either starting in the near or not-too-near future for many. This column aims to cover any and all fantasy baseball news, big or small, and how it pertains to your fantasy team. Spring training or the regular season, it's covered here.Has a player who's usually been hitting in the middle of a lineup suddenly batting eighth or ninth for an extended period? The fantasy implications will be covered here. The same goes for injuries and injured placements and whether or not you should consider picking up a player who was recently called up. Basically, any kernel of fantasy news and its relevance to fantasy managers could be covered here. Today, the news of the day is the fantasy impact of Gavin Lux's ACL injury plus a look at potential rotation options in Tampa Bay in the wake of Tyler Glasnow's oblique injury. 

Fantasy Impact of Gavin Lux's Injury

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Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy will be on the bench for the first game of the team's doubleheader against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday afternoon. The 31-year-old is batting .202 with a .329 on-base percentage, 20 home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 510 plate appearances this season. The Dodgers will go with Justin Turner at third base with Gavin Lux stepping as the team's designated hitter. Turner will bat third against Diamondbacks right-handed starter Zach Davies while Lux will hit seventh.

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy hit his 20th home run of the season Tuesday, a solo shot off of Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Taylor Widener in the seventh inning of a 4-0 win. Muncy reached four times in the game, going 2-for-3 at the plate with the home run, two walks, and two runs scored. While this season may go down as a relatively disappointing one for the lefty, Muncy has hit nine of his home runs in the last 30 games, a power surge that has come right on time for fantasy managers who have stuck with him all year.

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger and infielder Max Muncy (knee) are both absent from the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres. Muncy sat out Friday's game with a sore knee and isn't ready to return tonight. They'll likely let him heal up fully as the team gets ready for the playoffs. For Bellinger, it sounds like he is just getting a routine day off against a left-handed pitcher, although it should be noted that he has now sat two of the last three games. Hanser Alberto will patrol second base, Will Smith will handle DH duties, Austin Barnes is behind the plate, and Trayce Thompson will be in center field while the pair take the night off.

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy was one of several players to have big games on Sunday against the Miami Marlins, going 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, and two RBI in a 10-3 victory. Muncy now has 16 home runs on the season. After a rough start to the year, Muncy has turned things around of late, slashing .243/.350/.544 with eight homers in his last 30 games. He'll be hard-pressed to reach 35 home runs this year, as he did in each of his last three full seasons, but fantasy managers who have been patient with Muncy will be thrilled to have this production through the end of the campaign.

Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts said that infielder Max Muncy (hand) is dealing with a right hand contusion. Muncy attempted to swing a bat and couldn't do so, although X-rays came back negative. The Dodgers will see how he feels on Friday. With an off day on Thursday, the Dodgers will be hoping that Muncy will be good to go for a weekend series against the Kansas City Royals. The 31-year-old left the game early on Wednesday night against the Minnesota Twins are a ground ball hit him in the hand. The good news is that X-rays were negative, but Muncy might be out for at least a few days. Muncy has been a big disappointment this year with a .180/.317/.360 slash line, but he does have 13 home runs, 40 RBI, 46 runs scored and two stolen bases in 300 at-bats.

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated infielder Max Muncy (elbow) from the injured list on Thursday and optioned infielder/outfielder Zach McKinstry to Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move. Muncy was out for two weeks with left elbow inflammation. It's the same elbow he injured on the final game of the regular season last year that caused him to miss the postseason. The 31-year-old went 2-for-14 with a home run and two RBI on a four-game rehab assignment with Oklahoma City, and he was hitting just .150/.327/.263 with three long balls and 14 RBI in 133 at-bats before he aggravated his elbow. He's starting at second base and is batting cleanup on Thursday against Chicago White Sox right-hander Dylan Cease. Fantasy managers are hoping he can return to his pre-injury form from last year.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said there's a "good possibility" Wednesday is the last day of infielder Max Muncy's (elbow) rehab assignment. He could be activated from the 10-day injured list as early as possible Thursday. The 31-year-old began a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City last weekend and went 2-for-14 with a home run, two RBI, and three walks over four games. He could return for the series finale against the Cincinnati Reds. Muncy has struggled mightily this season, slashing .150/.327/.263 slash line, three home runs, and 14 RBI in 41 games. Despite his struggles, fantasy managers can start the Dodgers slugger for Thursday's slate if he returns to action.

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (elbow) is scheduled to start a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City in the next couple of days. Skipper Dave Roberts said Muncy's elbow continues to get stronger. Muncy was able to take batting practice on Wednesday and could rejoin the Dodgers lineup next week, barring any setbacks on his rehab assignment. The 31-year-old slugger has been bothered by an elbow injury that he sustained late last season, and it has affected his numbers at the plate through 41 games. Muncy is slashing an un-Muncy like .150/.327/.263 with three homers and 14 RBI in 41 games. Hopefully he can rekindle some of his offensive firepower when he returns.

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (elbow) was at Dodger Stadium ahead of his team's Monday night game swinging a bat, according to reports. Muncy was placed on the injured list on May 28 after experiencing inflammation in his left elbow. Apparently, the team feels good enough about his elbow that they are planning on sending him to Camelback Ranch in a few days where he will begin to ramp up his activity. Muncy is hitting .150 with three homers, 21 runs, and 14 RBI over 133 at-bats in 2022.

Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts said the team is considering placing infielder Max Muncy (elbow) on the injured list. Roberts said Muncy's elbow "just hasn't been right," and he aggravated it on a couple defensive plays recently. The 31-year-old suffered a partially torn UCL down the stretch last year and underwent offseason surgery. Muncy's elbow injury has likely bothered him all year at the plate, as he's hitting just .150/.327/.263 with a .591 OPS, three home runs, 14 RBI and 21 runs scored in 168 plate appearances over 41 games. Fantasy managers might already have Muncy benched, but they should prepare for a potential extended absence. Edwin Rios is the designated hitter on Thursday and is batting fifth against Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Humberto Castellanos.

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy is back in the lineup on Tuesday. Muncy got the day off on Monday but is starting at second base for a matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Bryse Wilson. So far, in 104 plate appearances this season, Muncy is batting .136 with a .327 on-base percentage and three home runs. The veteran is hitting cleanup behind Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Trea Turner. So far this season, Pittsburgh's pitching staff has the third-highest collective ERA in the Majors with a 4.68 metric.

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (elbow) is off to a slow start to begin the 2022 season. He is slashing .152/.333/.303 with one homer, four RBI, and four runs across 42 plate appearances in 2022. The 31-year-old missed the playoffs last October after tearing his UCL in the final game of the regular season. He continues to hit in the heart of the order for a loaded Dodgers lineup, including Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and Trea Turner. Muncy's track record suggests the veteran should be able to turn things around soon to become a steady contributor for fantasy managers in 2022. Last year, Muncy was an offensive force, slashing .249/.368/.895 with 36 home runs and 94 RBI over 592 plate appearances.

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (elbow) is playing in his first game in spring training on Monday since tearing his UCL in the final game of last regular season. Muncy is starting at third base and hitting second against the Chicago White Sox in Cactus League action. The 31-year-old missed the playoffs last October, but barring any setbacks, he's expected to be ready for Opening Day. With Freddie Freeman now in town, Muncy figures to be LA's regular designated hitter, but he could also play second and third base on occasion. If he proves to be fully healthy, Muncy should be a strong contributor for fantasy managers in a stacked Dodgers lineup after he hit 36 home runs and drove in 94 with a slash line of .249/.368/.895 in 2021.

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (elbow) is playing first base in the team's simulated game on Tuesday. Muncy suffered UCL damage in his left elbow in the final regular season game last year and wasn't able to play in the postseason. The 31-year-old avoided surgery, though, and is expected to be ready for Opening Day, barring any setbacks this spring. Muncy could be a regular in the designated hitter spot to open the season, especially if the Dodgers sign Freddie Freeman in free agency. As long as he's in the powerful Dodgers lineup, the left-handed hitter will be very attractive in fantasy despite his elbow injury from a season ago. Before his injury, Muncy hit .249/.368/.527 with a career-high 36 home runs and 94 RBI in 592 plate appearances. He has 35-plus homers in three of the last four seasons.

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (elbow) took light batting practice on the field on Saturday. He was taking pitches from a short distance, but it was his first on-field batting practice since tearing his UCL in October. News broke on Friday that Muncy was expected to be ready for Opening Day. We should see his ADP - which is currently right outside the top-100 - increase exponentially as the season draws closer. In 2021, Muncy slashed .249/.368/.527 with 36 home runs, 94 RBI and 95 runs over 144 games. He had some impressive Statcast numbers last year as he ranked in the 96th percentile in both xwOBA (.408) and xSLG (.583).

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (elbow) will be ready for Opening Day, according to manager Dave Roberts. Muncy has resumed hitting after tearing his UCL on the final day of the regular season last year. We'll keep a close eye on Muncy during the truncated spring training this year, but barring any setbacks, fantasy managers should have the 31-year-old slugger for a full season. The two-time All-Star has been one of the best all-around hitters in baseball in his four seasons with the Dodgers, and he slashed .249/.368/.527 with an .895 OPS, 36 home runs and 94 RBI in 592 plate appearances over 144 games in 2021. Muncy's ADP will be on the rise now that we don't have to worry about him missing games early in the season.

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (elbow) said that he recently resumed swinging a bat and is hoping to be ready for Opening Day in 2022, whenever that may be. "Hopefully it's ready for Opening Day. 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. I want to be ready for it and I think I will be," Muncy said. The 31-year-old got hurt in the final regular season game last year and missed the postseason, but he was once again a force for fantasy managers when healthy, hitting .249 with 26 doubles, two triples, 36 home runs, 94 RBI, 95 runs and a 4.9 WAR in the regular season. Muncy finished 10th in the MVP voting in the National League.

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (elbow) said recently that he's getting closer to swinging a bat and could be ready for the start of the 2022 season after tearing his UCL on the final day of the regular season in 2021. Major League Baseball announced on Tuesday that the first two regular season series have been canceled due to the labor dispute, and more regular season games are in jeopardy if a new collective bargaining agreement isn't reached soon. It's terrible news for baseball, but it could help Muncy as he rehabs his injury. Because of the uncertainty around Muncy's health heading into the 2022 season, his draft cost has dropped. But when healthy, he's one of the better power bats at his position after slugging 36 long balls last season.