The Los Angeles Dodgers made a Max Muncy announcement.
Dodgers Announce Max Muncy Update After 16 Straight Missed Games originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Third baseman Max Muncy is in his eighth season with the Los Angeles Dodgers after debuting with the Oakland Athletics in 2015.
Muncy failed to establish himself as a reliable major-league hitter in Oakland, but his career took off in Los Angeles. The 34-year-old left-handed slugger has made two All-Star teams with the Dodgers and appeared in 905 games, hitting 203 home runs and driving in 575 runs.
He’s also been a postseason hero, batting .217 with 44 hits, 13 homers, 34 RBIs and 38 runs scored across 62 career playoff games, and he’s won two World Series titles (2020, 2024).
On July 2 against the Chicago White Sox, Muncy sustained a left knee bone bruise after a collision at third base while making a tag.
An MRI showed no structural damage, and although his initial recovery timeline was set at six weeks, the Dodgers announced he could begin a rehab assignment next week and return ahead of schedule.
#Dodgers Max Muncy could start a rehab assignment next week. Blake Snell pitches for OKC Saturday. Likely lines him up to rejoin LAD rotation during next weekend's series in Tampa Bay
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) July 25, 2025
His rehab progress has expedited his return timetable, and the team is eagerly anticipating his comeback. During his absence, the Dodgers have dropped five of 16 games, and their division lead dropped to five games over the San Diego Padres. His veteran presence has been missed in the clubhouse as much as his bat has been at the plate.
In 2025, Muncy is batting .250 with an .832 OPS, 13 home runs, 55 RBIs and 51 walks while hitting in the heart of the Dodgers' lineup.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
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