Dodgers' Max Muncy Dealing With New Injury Days Before Postseason

Sep 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third base Max Muncy (13) jumps out of the way after being hit by the ball during the third inning against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy is nursing yet another injury, however he does not expect it to affect his availability for the Wild Card Series.

The third baseman has bruising on his leg after being hit by a pitch against the San Francisco Giants Sept. 20. Muncy has been hit by three pitches since returning from the injured list Sept. 8, and left the game after the first two times on Sept. 12 and 13. All three incidents came against the Giants.

Muncy has been out of the lineup for the last two games and may take a little additional time off, as the Dodgers are already locked into the third seed for the postseason, meaning they have home field advantage secured for the Wild Card round.

Max Muncy said he just has some leg bruising he’s been dealing with (he was hit in the leg last week)

He does not expect it to impact his availability for next week https://t.co/BgLpEKuSlx

— Jack Harris (@ByJackHarris) September 27, 2025

Muncy has spent his fair share of time on the injured list this season, suffering a bone bruise in early July before straining his right oblique in mid-August. He played just eight games after his bone bruise before suffering the oblique strain.

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The All-Star has looked a little behind the pace since his most recent return from the injured list, batting .118 through 34 at-bats in September. He has two home runs during that stretch, as well as three RBIs.

Muncy's struggles with injury have taken their toll on the veteran this season, and he opened up on their effects on him after landing on the injured list for a second time.

“That was a devastating blow to me mentally,” Muncy said. “It’s a real gut punch. It’s almost one where you have to come back mentally as much as physically and that’s what I’m trying to stay on top of.”

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The Dodgers will be glad to have Muncy back, as he has proven he can step up for the Dodgers when needed in the past. While he struggled for hits during the Dodgers' World Series run in 2024, he still had an on-base percentage of .388 and hit three home runs throughout the postseason.

The Dodgers play their second game of a three-game set against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday, and will look to win the series after taking the opening game Friday. The second game begins Saturday at 6:40 p.m. PT.

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