US EditionDodgers' Max Muncy to Miss Several Weeks because of Oblique Strain
Max Muncy’s oblique strain sidelines the Dodgers’ key hitter as they add infielder Buddy Kennedy to bolster depth before a crucial Padres series.
- Ahead of Friday’s game, the Los Angeles Dodgers placed third baseman Max Muncy on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 1 right oblique strain and claimed infielder Buddy Kennedy off waivers from the Blue Jays.
- During batting practice on Wednesday, Muncy felt right side soreness, and an MRI confirmed a Grade 1 right oblique strain that will sideline him for an undisclosed period.
- With Muncy in the lineup, the Dodgers average 5.79 runs per game compared to 3.47 without him, in 89 games this season.
- Manager Dave Roberts said, "It's certainly a tough loss," and noted Kennedy and Alex Freeland will get most of the third base time in Muncy's absence.
- With Muncy sidelined, the Dodgers expect him to return later this season but he will miss the series at Dodger Stadium and Petco Park.
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Los Angeles TimesDodgers' Max Muncy to miss several weeks because of oblique strain
LOS ANGELES — Ahead of their biggest series of the season, the Dodgers suffered another significant injury blow.
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