The Dodgers positioned third baseman Max Muncy on the 10-day injured record earlier than Friday's recreation in opposition to the Reds with a proper indirect pressure.
Supervisor Dave Roberts advised reporters at Dodger Stadium that Muncy felt the harm throughout batting observe Thursday.
#Dodgers supervisor Dave Roberts stated Max Muncy felt a pressure yesterday throughout batting observe. Assessments confirmed it was a minor harm and hopefully they'll catch it quickly sufficient so it gained't be a protracted IL stint.
— Juan Toribio (@juanctoribio) May 17, 2024
Muncy had an MRI and it revealed a Grade 1 indirect pressure. Muncy didn't swing the bat for 2-3 days. #Dodgers
– David Vassegh (@THEREAL_DV) May 17, 2024
We consider the Dodgers lineup primarily as the massive three of Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman within the prime three slots within the batting order. However the staff's offense has actually been led by the highest six within the lineup, with catcher Will Smith, outfielder Teoscar Hernández, and Muncy all offering above-average offense.
Muncy is hitting .223/.323/.475 with a 123 wRC+ this season, with 9 dwelling runs, eight doubles, and 26 RBI in 40 video games. He hit three dwelling runs in a recreation for the primary time in his profession on Might 7 in opposition to Atlanta.
Per wRC+, Muncy has been 23 p.c higher than common total offensively, and that's after only one hit in 25 at-bats over his final seven video games.
Pairing the offense with a much-improved protection at third base — he's plus-four on the place in Defensive Runs Saved, and plus-two in Outs Above Common — makes for large sneakers to fill with Muncy out.
Miguel Vargas was known as up from Triple-A on Friday, however he performed left area in Oklahoma Metropolis and can proceed to take action with Los Angeles, per Dave Roberts.
The plan is for Kiké Hernández and Miguel Rojas to separate time at third base.
Miguel Vargas is strictly an outfielder now. Chris Taylor most likely gained't get time at third.
— Vincent Samperio (@vincesince91) May 17, 2024
Dave Roberts stated the plan is for Miguel Vargas to play left area and begin on Saturday.
— Dodger Insider (@DodgerInsider) May 17, 2024
Kiké Hernández begins on the sizzling nook for the Dodgers on Friday, his eighth begin this season on the place. Miguel Rojas has began three video games at third base this 12 months, his first begin on the place since 2020 with the Marlins.
Muncy is the fifteenth totally different Dodger to land on the injured record this season.
