Max Muncy Injury Update, What Happened to Max Muncy?
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Updated Jul 04, 2024
Max Muncy Injury Update
Max Muncy, the Los Angeles Dodgers' All-Star infielder, is recovering well from an oblique injury. He is currently with the team in San Francisco and has been hitting off a tee, fielding groundballs, and throwing. Muncy was put on the 60-day injured list on June 21 due to a right oblique strain and started on the 10-day IL on May 17.
He is expected to take live batting practice soon and might go on a rehab assignment. Muncy likely won't return until after the All-Star break. He had a strong start to the 2024 season with a .798 OPS and nine home runs.
What Happened to Max Muncy?
Max Muncy, the Dodgers' third baseman, was put on the 10-day injured list because of a right oblique strain. He felt pain on his right side during batting practice before a game against the Reds. The scans showed a mild strain.
Manager Dave Roberts said they acted quickly, and Muncy won't be swinging a bat for a few days. They hope he will be ready to play after 10 days. Muncy has nine home runs this season but was struggling recently, going 1-for-25 in his last seven games.
Max Muncy Stats
Career Stats
| Season | Team | LG | G | AB | R | H | TB | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | IBB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | GO/AO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | OAK | AL | 45 | 102 | 14 | 21 | 40 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | .206 | .268 | .392 | .660 | 0.65 |
| 2016 | OAK | AL | 51 | 113 | 13 | 21 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 20 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | .186 | .308 | .257 | .565 | 1.27 |
| 2018 | LAD | NL | 137 | 395 | 75 | 104 | 230 | 17 | 2 | 35 | 79 | 79 | 6 | 131 | 3 | 0 | .263 | .391 | .582 | .973 | 0.74 |
| 2019 | LAD | NL | 141 | 487 | 101 | 122 | 251 | 22 | 1 | 35 | 98 | 90 | 1 | 149 | 4 | 1 | .251 | .374 | .515 | .889 | 0.95 |
| 2020 | LAD | NL | 58 | 203 | 36 | 39 | 79 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 27 | 39 | 2 | 60 | 1 | 0 | .192 | .331 | .389 | .720 | 1.08 |
| 2021 | LAD | NL | 144 | 497 | 95 | 124 | 262 | 26 | 2 | 36 | 94 | 83 | 5 | 120 | 2 | 1 | .249 | .368 | .527 | .895 | 0.98 |
| 2022 | LAD | NL | 136 | 464 | 69 | 91 | 178 | 22 | 1 | 21 | 69 | 90 | 1 | 141 | 2 | 0 | .196 | .329 | .384 | .713 | 0.57 |
| 2023 | LAD | NL | 135 | 482 | 95 | 102 | 229 | 17 | 1 | 36 | 105 | 85 | 4 | 153 | 1 | 2 | .212 | .333 | .475 | .808 | 0.68 |
| 2024 | LAD | NL | 40 | 139 | 24 | 31 | 66 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 28 | 21 | 2 | 50 | 0 | 0 | .223 | .323 | .475 | .798 | 0.37 |
| MLB Career | - | - | 887 | 2882 | 522 | 655 | 1364 | 126 | 8 | 189 | 517 | 516 | 22 | 859 | 13 | 4 | .227 | .350 | .473 | .823 | 0.78 |
Who is Max Muncy?
Maxwell Steven Muncy, born on August 25, 1990, is an American baseball player who plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Major League Baseball. He primarily plays third base. Muncy played college baseball at Baylor University before being drafted by the Oakland Athletics in 2012. He played for the Athletics in 2015 and 2016. In 2018, Muncy joined the Dodgers, where he quickly became a key player known for his powerful hitting.
He has been with the Dodgers ever since, contributing to their lineup with his batting skills and versatility on the field. Muncy’s career highlights include being selected for the All-Star Game and helping the Dodgers win the World Series in 2020. He continues to be a reliable presence in the Dodgers' lineup, valued for his consistent performance and ability to play multiple positions.
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| Name | Maxwell Steven Muncy |
| Born | August 25, 1990 |
| Age | 33 |
| Place of Birth | Midland, Texas, U.S. |
| Bats | Left |
| Throws | Right |
Max Muncy Age
Max Muncy was born on August 25, 1990, and he is 33 years old. He grew up in Keller, Texas, and went to Keller High School. After high school, Muncy went to Baylor University, where he played baseball for the Baylor Bears. In 2012, he was drafted by the Oakland Athletics.
Muncy played for the Athletics in 2015 and 2016, but his career really took off after he joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2018. That year, he had a breakout season, hitting 35 home runs. He quickly became an important player for the Dodgers, known for his strong hitting and versatility in playing different positions on the field.
Max Muncy Career
Max Muncy is a professional baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He attended Keller High School in Texas and played college baseball at Baylor University. In 2012, he was drafted by the Oakland Athletics and played for them in 2015 and 2016.
Muncy joined the Dodgers in 2018 and had a breakout season, hitting 35 home runs. He was selected for the All-Star Game in 2019 and 2021. Muncy helped the Dodgers win the World Series in 2020. Despite some injuries, he remains a key player, signing a two-year extension with the Dodgers in 2023.
