Los Angeles Dodgers slugger and third baseman Max Muncy‘s return to the diamond stays unsure. Muncy, who’s no less than per week away from swinging a bat, has no timeline for his return.Los Angeles Instances Mike DiGiovanna reported on the information through Twitter/X.
Muncy is struggling a proper indirect pressure, and its restoration course of has not gone swell. A return of the lefty slugger anytime quickly shouldn’t be within the playing cards. The 33-year-old has not labored with a bat in weeks and received’t find a way to take action for no less than one other week.
The Dodgers positioned Muncy on the 10-day IL on Could 17 attributable to a Grade 1 proper indirect pressure. The damage was suffered throughout batting observe, and the final we noticed of Muncy was on Could 15 in opposition to the San Francisco Giants. His presence on the diamond and lineup has been evident.
Fortunately, others have stepped up in his position, like outfielder Teoscar Hernández; nevertheless, at occasions, the lineup has struggled to get constant performances, and that’s when his energy and eager eye are missed probably the most.
Muncy had a stable begin to the season with a batting common of .223, 9 residence runs, 28 RBIs, and a .798 OPS in 139 at-bats. It’s been a tricky go for Muncy within the final three seasons attributable to well being and poor play, and sadly, 2024 is extra of the identical.
Nonetheless, there’s nonetheless loads of time to return and make an impression for L.A. as we strategy the second half of the season.
Picture Credit score: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports activities
Have you ever subscribed to our YouTube channel? Subscribe and hit that notification bell to remain updated on all the newest Dodgers information, rumors, interviews, livestreams, and extra!
