Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy will out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins. This is a much-needed day off for Muncy who has started in each of the last 10 games. The Dodgers also face a left-hander in Ryan Weathers, so probably not a bad time to give Muncy a day off. In his place, Kike Hernandez will cover third base and bat eighth versus Weathers. Hernandez has been quiet at the plate with a .214 batting average in 116 games this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy went 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs scored and a strikeout in the team's 9-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday at Truist Park. Muncy's 15th home run of the season was a solo shot and came off reliever John Brebbia in the ninth inning in a frame in which the Dodgers exploded for three long balls and seven total runs. Since returning from a lengthy stint on the injured list due to an oblique injury on Aug. 19, the 34-year-old Muncy has hit .231 (15-for-65) with six home runs, four doubles, 12 RBI, 13 walks and 15 runs scored in 22 games (20 starts). Four of his six long balls have come in the last seven games, so Muncy is definitely heating up at the right time for an already potent and explosive Dodgers lineup. Muncy is not going to provide average help for fantasy managers, but you can't argue with his power and RBI opps in this Dodgers offense.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy is out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. It's uncertain if Muncy is sitting because of a left-hander being on the mound or if this is a routine rest day. Obviously, Muncy will have limited fantasy value if he continues to sit out against all lefty starters. Kike Hernandez will cover the hot corner and bat ninth against southpaw Tyler Alexander. Hernandez is having a down year at the plate with a .210 batting average and only two hits in his last five games. Fantasy managers should be able to find a better streaming option for Friday's slate.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy went 1-for-2 with two runs, two walks and a solo home run in Tuesday's victory versus the Seattle Mariners. The veteran returned from the injured list on Monday and has now homered in consecutive contests. Muncy missed just over three months with a strained oblique, but is rewarding managers that stashed him with some power early on. Although the Dodgers may elect to give Muncy some regular days off amongst his return, he is still a valuable member in most formats due to his power, which does come at the expensive of a low batting average. Muncy will look to homer in third consecutive game on Wednesday versus the Mariners in a tough matchup versus starting pitcher Logan Gilbert.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) is expected to be activated off the injured list ahead of Monday's game against the Seattle Mariners. This is a welcoming sight for the Dodgers who could use a boost of offense with Freddie Freeman (finger) being sidelined right now. It's worth noting that Muncy took grounders at first base ahead of Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 33-year-old primarily plays third base but he could see some action at first base until Freeman returns. Muncy is slashing .223/.323/.475 with nine homers and 28 RBI in 40 games this season. The boost of power will be a nice addition to this lineup.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) is scheduled to come off the injured list and rejoin the team on Tuesday during their series at Dodger Stadium against the Seattle Mariners. The Dodgers are getting healthy at the right time as they look to hold off the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres in the National League West. Muncy, 33, could be eased in initially, but eventually, he'll be the team's regular at third base to close out the year. The left-handed slugger has been out since May 15 due to an oblique strain, but when healthy, he can provide high-end power and on-base skills for fantasy managers in all formats. Before his injury, he was hitting .223/.323/.475 with nine home runs and 28 RBI in 139 at-bats. Make sure he's not available on your league's waiver wire.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) played in his first rehab game with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, kicking off what will be about a week-long minor-league assignment. Muncy is scheduled to play seven innings on Tuesday, according to manager Dave Roberts. If all goes well during his rehab stint on his way back from a lengthy absence due to a strained right oblique, Muncy could be activated before the series opener against the Seattle Mariners next Monday. The 33-year-old three-true-outcomes slugger was slashing .223/.323/.475 with nine home runs, eight doubles, and 28 RBI over 167 plate appearances (40 games) for the Dodgers before going on the injured list in the middle of May. He should slot right back into the heart of LA's batting order upon his return and help fantasy managers with power stats the rest of the way.

Los Angeles Dodgers president Andrew Friedman said that he expects both third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) and infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (wrist) to be reinstated from the injured list for the team's next homestand, which begins a week from Monday. Muncy and Edman were set to start their minor-league rehab assignments over the weekend with Triple-A Oklahoma City, so barring a setback, they should both be with the Dodgers' big-league roster soon. Muncy has been out since May 17 with a right-oblique strain, while Edman has yet to play in 2024 after having offseason wrist surgery. The Dodgers acquired him from the Cardinals at the July 30 trade deadline. LA could ease both of them into their starting lineup when they are ready, but by the end of the regular season, both Muncy and Edman should be regular lineup pieces for the Blue.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) and infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (wrist, ankle) are expected to join Triple-A Oklahoma City on a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend. With that said, the two veteran infielders are at least a week before joining the Dodgers. Muncy is first set to participate in a simulated game on Thursday at Dodger Stadium, and barring any setbacks with his strained right oblique, he should be back with the major-league club sometime in mid-August. Edman will also participate in the sim outing as he works his way back from offseason right wrist surgery and a sprained ankle and toward his 2024 season debut. Muncy should immediately slot right back in as LA's everyday third baseman upon his return, while Edman should have a chance to push for regular at-bats in the outfield.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said before Friday's series opener against the hosting Oakland Athletics that superstar shortstop Mookie Betts(hand) and star third baseman Max Muncy(oblique) will participate in a simulated game at Dodger Stadium on Thursday. Roberts has previously said a return by mid-August is "very realistic" for Betts, who is entering the final stages of his recovery from a fractured left hand. Muncy, who has taken much longer to recover from a right oblique strain than originally anticipated, recently had a "breakthrough" in his recovery, according to LA's skipper, and is set to take a big step forward in what will likely be a lengthy rehab process due to the amount of time he has missed. Fantasy managers should see Betts back with the Dodgers in the next couple of weeks, while Muncy is back on track toward an activation from the injured list in late August at the earliest.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) "crossed a hurdle" in his rehab after going to see a chiropractor. Muncy will start swinging a bat on Thursday, but there's still no timetable for his return from the injured list. It's a big step for the 33-year-old left-handed-swinging veteran, but with no timetable and the Dodgers not rushing him back, it's fair to wonder if Muncy will rejoin the big-league roster before the end of August. He has been out since the middle of the May with an oblique strain, which are often tricky injuries for hitters to return from. Muncy has had multiple setbacks along the way. At this point, the Dodgers' only goal is to have the veteran ready for the start of the playoffs. The two-time All-Star is not going to provide fantasy managers with a high average, but when healthy, he has high-end power from the left side in an extremely dangerous Dodgers lineup.

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (oblique) picked up a bat for soft-toss swings on Thursday, according to manager Dave Roberts, but there's still no real timetable for his return from the injured list due to an oblique injury. It's notable progress from Muncy, but he's already been ruled out until at least August and could miss a good chunk of the second half of the 2024 season. The 33-year-old veteran left-handed slugger has been sidelined since May and was shut down from swinging after a setback on July 6. Once Muncy starts doing more baseball activities, he's then going to need a lengthy minor-league rehab assignment before the Dodgers reinstate him from the IL. The Dodgers probably aren't going to have much competition for the National League West down the stretch, so the main priority for the Blue will be having Muncy healthy for the postseason.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) still is not performing any swinging activities, according to manager Dave Roberts. Saturday will mark a week since Muncy was shut down from swinging after not progressing well in his rehab from his oblique strain. Roberts also indicated on Friday that the lefty would not be returning until at least August. It's becoming clearer and clearer that the plan for Muncy is simply for him to aim to be back and ready for the Dodgers' playoff run rather than trying to make any regular-season impact. Fantasy managers that have been holding onto hope that Muncy would make a quick return can likely look for replacements for his spot on their roster. Veteran Chris Taylor has been getting the majority of starts at third base in Muncy's absence.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) was shut down from swinging a bat on Saturday. Manager Dave Roberts stated that Muncy is just "not progressing" in his rehab from his oblique strain. The shutdown pushes out the potential timeframe for any rehab stint until after the All-Star break, potentially longer. The shutdown is not good news for the Dodgers as their top-heavy lineup continues to deal with more injuries without much relief in sight. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect Muncy to return until late in the season. Chris Taylor has been getting the bulk of the starts at third base for the Dodgers as of late. His season-long OPS of .500 is less than inspiring, but his .926 OPS in 45 PA over the last 30 days shows a little bit of promise going forward. If you need an option in a deep league then Taylor may be a solid option until he cools back off.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique), who was transferred to the 60-day injured list last Friday, is with the team on Friday on the trip for the weekend series against the division-rival San Francisco Giants as he begins taking some swings off a tee. Muncy is still not close to a return and isn't eligible to be reinstated until after the mid-July All-Star break, but he has begun making some progress in what has been a much longer stay on the IL with a strained right oblique than initially anticipated. While the earliest that Muncy can return doesn't arrive for about another three weeks, fantasy managers should make sure he isn't floating around any waiver wires in shallow formats. The 33-year-old three-true-outcomes slugger was slashing an effective .223/.323/.476 with nine home runs, eight doubles, and 28 RBI across 167 plate appearances as LA's everyday third baseman before going on the shelf.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Friday. Muncy has been on the IL since May 17th, making any potential return to the Dodgers active roster not likely until after the All-Star break. Though he was added to the 60-day IL, the lefty slugger has been making progress in his recovery and was seen taking grounders at Dodger Stadium on Friday. Muncy has been shut down from swinging until at least next week. Any progress swinging the back will be a great sign for fantasy managers and Dodgers fans. Enrique Hernandez and Cavan Biggio have been starting at third base in Muncy's absence. Neither is a great fantasy option at this point and fantasy managers looking to fill Muncy's void will want to look elsewhere.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) felt a twinge in his rib cage while swinging a bat last week and has been shut down from all baseball activities. The 33-year-old is still without a timeline to return. Muncy has been sidelined since May 17 and it does not appear that he will be returning any time soon. Enrique Hernandez will likely continue to see most of the reps at third base with Chris Taylor and Miguel Rojas occasionally filling in. Muncy is still worthy of a stash spot in the majority of formats due to his serious power, but any other setbacks would start to hamper the veteran slugger's value.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) is still on a "slow program" due to lingering oblique discomfort. He isn't swinging a bat right now, but manager Dave Roberts hopes Muncy will begin swinging again "soon." The veteran 33-year-old left-handed slugger has started baseball activities, but he's moving at a slow pace, and his return isn't just around the corner despite already being eligible to come off the 10-day injured list. Once he begins swinging, Muncy will eventually be required to go on at least a short minor-league rehab assignment. In the meantime, expect Enrique Hernandez and Chris Taylor to see some playing time at the hot corner for the Blue. When healthy, Muncy is a batting-average drag for fantasy teams, but he has high-end power and plenty of RBI opportunities in the best lineup in baseball. Keep him stashed everywhere.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts backed off a little on infielder Max Muncy (oblique) being ready to start a minor-league rehab assignment soon and return "some time next week." Roberts said Muncy is still feeling his oblique strain, and the team will proceed cautiously with him. The Dodgers aren't putting a return date on anything just yet. The 33-year-old left-handed hitter started doing some baseball activities last Tuesday but won't start hitting off a tee until the team thinks he's fully recovered from his injury. Oblique strains are notoriously tough to come back from, so fantasy managers never should have expected a quick return from Muncy. He's most likely not going to come off the injured list until early June. Muncy isn't going to help your team's batting average, but his power and RBI chances make him worth rostering in all fantasy leagues in the Dodgers' strong lineup.

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (oblique) took ground balls before the game on Monday and is starting up baseball activities after a Grade 1 right-oblique strain landed him on the 10-day injured list last Friday. It's good news that the 33-year-old veteran is already resuming baseball activities, but swinging a bat will be the true test with an oblique injury. It's unclear if the Dodgers will want him to go on a minor-league rehab assignment before returning, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect Muncy to be back from the IL when he's eligible to return. He's currently slashing .223/.323/.475 with nine home runs, 28 RBI and 24 runs scored in his first 139 at-bats on the year. Muncy is going to hurt your fantasy team's batting average, but you can't argue against his pop and RBI opportunities in a loaded Dodgers lineup.