Max Muncy ‘beyond ready’ to get back in Dodgers’ lineup but has rehab work to do

Max Muncy ‘beyond ready’ to get back in Dodgers’ lineup but has rehab work to do

LOS ANGELES — Max Muncy has had his fill of watching baseball. “I’m beyond ready (to get back on the field),” he said this week. “It is just frustrating.” The Dodgers third baseman suffered a bone bruise in his left knee on July 2, missed a month and then went down with another injury – a strained oblique muscle – after returning for just eight games. “That was a devastating blow to me mentally,” Muncy said. “It’s a real gut punch. It’s almost o…

Dodgers anticipate Max Muncy's return as they battle Padres to maintain NL West lead in crucial season stretch

Dodgers Eye Max Muncy’s Return as They Face Padres in NL West Showdown The Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves in a critical phase of the season, striving to maintain their grip on the NL West lead. A key figure in their pursuit, Max Muncy, has been sidelined due to an injury that has kept him off the field since mid-August. His absence, stemming from a Grade 1 oblique strain, could pose a challenge as they prepare to face off against the San Di…