Overview
- Max Muncy underwent an MRI that revealed a Grade 1 right oblique strain after he felt side soreness during batting practice.
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the injury is not expected to end Muncy’s season but will sideline him for more than the 10-day minimum.
- Los Angeles claimed utility infielder Buddy Kennedy off waivers and plans to rotate him with rookie Alex Freeland at third base.
- Muncy had just returned from a left knee bone bruise on August 4 and hit four home runs in eight games before the oblique issue emerged.
- The Dodgers have averaged 5.79 runs per game with Muncy in the lineup versus 3.47 without him, underscoring the impact of his absence during a tight NL West race.