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Wed Mar 1320:35Max Muncy To Travel To Korea With Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (illness) will be on the team's charter flight to South Korea for the two-game, season-opening series against the San Diego Padres on March 20-21. Muncy said he lost 10 pounds while fighting a non-COVID virus in the last week, but he's apparently feeling better now and will be ready for the start of the 2024 regular season. In the long run, Muncy's illness will be quickly forgotten, but DFS gamers may want to avoid Muncy in their lineups to open the season if he's still recovering. The 33-year-old left-handed-slugging corner infielder should continue to provide plenty of home runs and RBI for fantasy managers, but he's become more of an injury risk in recent seasons and also will drain your team batting average.
Source: 570 LA Sports - David VasseghRotoBaller.com
Tue Mar 1216:19Max Muncy, Gavin Lux Out Sick Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy and shortstop Gavin Lux are both out of camp on Tuesday due to illnesses. Muncy has been out of Cactus League action for a few days and could miss another day or two while resting up. Both infielders should be feeling just fine for their two-game series in Korea against the division-rival San Diego Padres on March 20-21, though. The 33-year-old Muncy has become injury-prone in recent seasons and won't help fantasy managers with his average, but he can still produce plenty of home runs and RBI in a stacked Dodgers lineup. Lux suffered a season-ending knee injury last spring and missed all of 2023. But he's healthy now and will serve as LA's starting shortstop to open the year. The 26-year-old former first-rounder hasn't seen much success at the big-league level, but he has an opportunity to break out in 2024 if he can stay healthy.
Source: Orange County Register - Bill PlunkettRotoBaller.com
Sat Mar 212:42Max Muncy Returns To Lineup Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (hand) is back at third base and is hitting cleanup for the Dodgers in Saturday's Cactus League contest versus the Chicago Cubs. Muncy was forced from Wednesday's game early against the Texas Rangers after getting hit by a pitch on his hand, but X-rays came back negative and he's already back in action this weekend. The 33-year-old veteran left-handed slugger dodged a bullet and will be ready for the two-game series in Korea against the division-rival San Diego Padres on March 20-21. Muncy can lift the ball in the air and hit homers with the best of them while driving in plenty of runs in one of the best lineups in the league, but he's becoming pretty injury-prone as he ages and will be a big batting-average drain for fantasy teams.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Mike DiGiovannaRotoBaller.com
Fri Mar 118:21Max Muncy Taking Batting Practice Friday
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (hand) is taking batting practice in camp on Friday, and manager Dave Roberts said the plan is to get Muncy back in the Cactus League lineup on Saturday. Muncy was hit by a pitch in his left hand in a spring training game on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers, but X-rays came back negative and he's considered day-to-day with a hand contusion. The 33-year-old left-handed slugger dodged a bullet and will be ready for the two-game series in Korea on March 20-21 against the San Diego Padres. Muncy has dealt with some nagging injuries in recent seasons and isn't going to help your fantasy team's batting average, but he should continue to supply plenty of power and RBI in one of the best lineups in baseball. In his six at-bats in Cactus League action, Muncy has three hits, including a homer.
Source: The Athletic - Fabian ArdayaRotoBaller.com
Wed Feb 2817:25Max Muncy Day-To-Day With Left-Hand Contusion
Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (hand) was diagnosed with a left-hand contusion and is day-to-day, according to the team. Muncy was hit by a pitch on his left hand in his first at-bat of Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Texas Rangers and was removed early. X-rays on his left hand came back negative, which is great news for the Dodgers and Muncy with the start of the 2024 regular season less than a month away. LA could hold Muncy out of spring training games for a few days, but he should be ready for the two-game series in Korea against the division-rival San Diego Padres on March 20-21. Muncy gives fantasy managers plenty of power, RBI and on-base percentage, but he'll put a serious drain on your team's batting average and has been injury-prone in recent years.
Source: The Athletic - Fabian ArdayaRotoBaller.com
Wed Feb 2817:02Max Muncy Going For X-Rays On Left Hand
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (hand) is heading for X-rays on Wednesday after being hit on the left hand by a pitch in his first at-bat in the Cactus League game against the Texas Rangers and pitcher Cody Bradford. Muncy played a few more innings on defense before eventually being removed from the contest. The Dodgers will be keeping their fingers crossed that the 33-year-old left-handed slugger doesn't have a break of any kind in his hand, which would surely cause him to miss the start of the 2024 season. Muncy, a two-time All-Star, hit a career-high 36 home runs in 2023 and has reached the 30-homer mark in four of the last five full seasons. However, he also hit just .212 last year and .196 in 2022. He's more attractive in OBP leagues and for his power and run production, but you'll have to live with the hit in batting average.
Source: 570 LA Sports - David VasseghRotoBaller.com
Sun Feb 2512:53Max Muncy In Better Shape
Los Angeles Dodgers corner infielder Max Muncy appears to be in improved physical condition at spring training this year. Both manager Dave Roberts and general manager Brandon Gomes gave credit to Muncy for taking on the challenge to improve himself in the offseason. "Our hitting guys are raving about him," Gomes said. The 33-year-old veteran left-handed hitter has never been in peak physical form, but he's still a great hitter. However, he's been hurt by nagging injuries in recent seasons and has hit just .204 the last two years while also slugging 57 home runs and driving in 174 runs in 271 games played. Muncy knows how to lift the ball for home runs and his fantasy value is boosted by residing in an excellent Dodgers lineup, but there's a lot of swing and miss to his game, and he's not getting any younger.
Source: 570 LA Sports - David VasseghRotoBaller.com
Thu Nov 2 202319:28Max Muncy Inks Two-Year Extension With Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy has signed a two-year contract extension worth $24 million with the club. The deal contains a $10 million club option for the 2026 season. It was a typical low-average, high-power season for the veteran who hit just .212 but also pounded 36 home runs while producing 105 RBI across 579 trips to the plate. Capable of playing third base, second base, and first base, the 33-year-old replaced a $14 million club option for the 2024 season with the new two-year extension and club option for 2026. The 2023 season marked the fourth time in five non-COVID seasons that Muncy slugged at least 35 home runs since joining the Dodgers prior to the 2018 campaign. He remains a high-end fantasy option at second base while also retaining third-base eligibility.
Source: Bill PlunkettRotoBaller.com
Wed Sep 6 202316:12Max Muncy Back In Dodgers Lineup
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (shoulder) has returned to the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Miami Marlins, playing third base and batting cleanup. Muncy was held out of Tuesday's contest with a minor left-shoulder injury, but he's back in there now and should be returned to fantasy lineups immediately. The 33-year-old left-handed-hitting All-Star is barely hitting over the Mendoza Line at .206 (82-for-399) on the year, but he's provided fantasy managers with plenty of power and run production for the first-place Dodgers. In 114 games for the Blue, Muncy has 32 home runs, 15 doubles, 91 RBI and 76 runs scored in 481 plate appearances. He's currently four home runs shy of tying his career-high in homers set in 2021.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Sep 5 202316:51Max Muncy Not In Dodgers Lineup
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (shoulder) is not in the team's lineup as they take on the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. Muncy hurt his left shoulder during a swing in Sunday's series finale against the Atlanta Braves and had to be removed early, and he'll take another day off on Tuesday. Fantasy managers should continue to consider the 33-year-old left-handed hitter to be day-to-day this week. Check back on Wednesday to see if he has returned. Enrique Hernandez is starting at third and hitting fifth, while Will Smith will serve as the designated hitter and bat third against Marlins left-hander Jesus Luzardo on Tuesday. Muncy is barely hitting over the Mendoza Line but does have 32 home runs, 91 RBI and 76 runs scored in 114 games in 2023.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Sep 3 202319:12Max Muncy Pulled From Sunday's Game
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (shoulder) has been removed early during Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves. The left-handed slugger tweaked his shoulder on a swing, which resulted in his departure from the ballgame. Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts said postgame that Muncy should be fine and shouldn't require a trip to the injured list. He could need a few days off, but should be back in the lineup within the next week.
Source: Matthew MorenoRotoBaller.com
Sun Aug 27 202310:42Max Muncy Smacks 30th Homer Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 8-5 loss to the Boston Red Sox. The 32-year-old was ejected for arguing balls and strikes in a big spot with the bases juiced in the eighth inning, but not before he hammered a fifth-inning two run bomb. Muncy is riding a modest seven-game on-base streak and a four-game extra-base hit streak. Overall, the three-true-outcomes slugger is slashing .197/.328/.472 with 30 homers, 82 RBI, and 71 runs scored in 448 plate appearances.
Source: ESPNRotoBaller.com
Fri Aug 11 202318:56Max Muncy Sitting Out Versus Lefty
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy will take a seat for Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Manager Dave Roberts has decided to play matchups and exclude Muncy from Friday's starting lineup. Instead, Kike Hernandez will cover third base and bat fifth versus left-hander Austin Gomber. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly with Muncy sitting out. The expectation is that Muncy will return to the lineup after this game.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Mon Aug 7 202312:50Max Muncy Returns To Lineup Monday
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (wrist) is back in the starting lineup on Monday against the San Diego Padres and right-hander Seth Lugo, serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup. Muncy took a pitch off his left wrist last Thursday against the Oakland Athletics and didn't start in any of the first three games of a four-game series against the Padres. With Muncy in the DH spot, J.D. Martinez will take Monday off. The 32-year-old veteran left-handed hitter has been a nice power asset and has driven in 70 runs in a potent Dodgers lineup, but he's also hitting just .193 (60-for-311) on the year, so fantasy managers aren't relying on Muncy to help their team batting average. Return him to starting lineups to begin the week.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Aug 4 202320:34Max Muncy Won't Start Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that infielder Max Muncy (wrist) is only available to pinch run on Friday and Saturday against the division-rival San Diego Padres. Muncy was forced to leave Thursday's game early with a left-wrist contusion after being hit by a pitch, so he's being given a couple days to rest up. X-rays were negative, and the 32-year-old left-handed hitter is day-to-day. He could be back in the starting lineup by Sunday evening. Chris Taylor is manning the hot corner and batting sixth on Friday against Padres right-hander Yu Darvish. Muncy has been a solid source of power (27 home runs, 70 RBI) and on-base percentage (.332), but he's not doing your fantasy team any favors in batting average, going 60-for-311 (.193) on the year.
Source: The Athletic - Fabian ArdayaRotoBaller.com
Fri Aug 4 202318:40Max Muncy To Miss Friday's Game
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (wrist) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Diego Padres. This doesn't come as a surprise after Muncy exited early on Thursday after getting hit by a pitch in the wrist. The good news is, the X-rays came back negative, so it sounds like Muncy is only dealing with a contusion. Fantasy managers should consider Muncy as day-to-day right now. Chris Taylor will play the hot corner and bat sixth versus right-hander Yu Darvish on Friday.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Aug 4 202301:16Max Muncy Leaves Early After Hit By Pitch
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (wrist) left the game early on Thursday against the Oakland Athletics after he was hit by a pitch on the left wrist, and he was diagnosed with a left-wrist contusion. Muncy walked in two of his plate appearances and scored a run in Thursday's contest before leaving early in the sixth inning after his HBP. The good news is that X-rays were negative, so it's likely just a day-to-day injury for the 32-year-old heading into a pivotal four-game road series against the division-rival San Diego Padres this weekend. There's a chance Muncy sits out on Friday, but he should appear at some point in the series against SD. Muncy entered Thursday's game hitting under the Mendoza Line but with a useful 27 homers and 70 RBI in 89 games for the Blue.
Source: Dodgers TwitterRotoBaller.com
Wed Jun 28 202319:09Max Muncy Out Of Wednesday's Lineup
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy will take a seat on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies. Muncy returned from a hamstring injury that landed him on the injured list on Tuesday and went 0-for-3 in his first game back. The Dodgers are giving him an extra day of rest against a left-handed hurler, but he'll most likely be available to pinch hit in this game. The 33-year-old left-handed hitter is batting just .189 (40-for-212) on the season, but he has contributed 18 home runs, 45 RBI and 40 runs scored in 61 games. Despite the embarrassingly low batting average, Muncy remains valuable to managers in mixed leagues because of his power and run production in a strong Dodgers lineup. Yonny Hernandez is starting at third and batting ninth against Rockies lefty Kyle Freeland.
Source: Baseball PressRotoBaller.com
Tue Jun 27 202322:50Max Muncy Returns From Injured List
The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated infielder Max Muncy (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned infielder Michael Busch to the minors in a corresponding move. Muncy immediately returned to the starting lineup on Tuesday against Colorado Rockies right-hander Connor Seabold, starting at third base and batting cleanup. The 32-year-old left-handed slugger had been out since landing on the injured list on June 16 with a left-hamstring strain. Although Muncy has hit just .191 (40-for-209) on the season, he's managed to post 18 home runs and a .323 on-base percentage in 60 games played. He had gone just 3-for-32 (.094) with a homer, five RBI and nine strikeouts in nine games in June before his injury, so fantasy managers will be hoping the time off did him some good.
Source: SB Nation - Eric StephenRotoBaller.com
Sat Jun 24 202322:51Max Muncy Could Return Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (hamstring) will take live at-bats on Sunday and is expected to be activated from the injured list Tuesday. He was placed on the 10-day injured list in June due to a low-grade hamstring strain. "For me right now, I feel confident saying that Tuesday, Muncy will be activated, said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. The Dodgers will monitor Muncy and discuss if the veteran will play back-to-back games in their upcoming series against the Rockies coming off a hamstring issue. The 32-year-old is slashing .191/.323/.474 with 18 homers and 45 RBI across 60 games in 2023. Fantasy managers will likely have Muncy for Week 14 but should check back to ensure he is activated ahead of Tuesday's game against the Rockies.
Source: Fabian ArdayaRotoBaller.com
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