Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Confirms Max Muncy Left Tuesday’s Game With Minor Injury
Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy was removed from Tuesday's 9-8 loss to the Cincinnati Reds in the seventh inning. At the time, the reason was unknown, but it was a little weird considering he was still set to have another at-bat — and his spot ended up coming up in the top of the 9th inning, and Chris Taylor struck out in his place.
However, after the game, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and Muncy, himself, confirmed what we suspected, saying he did in fact sustain a minor injury in the game. Also, like we suspected, the injury occurred when he was trying to field a short-hop throw the inning prior from Jason Heyward. Muncy ended up leaving with a jammed middle finger.
"Yeah, he made a good throw and then the last hop, instead of, kind of, skipping, it hopped up on it and smashed me right in the finger," Muncy said after the game."
He also explained why he decided to exit the game.
"At that point, I just felt like, instead of trying to push through it, it was smarter to get CT in there, especially since he's a better defender."
Muncy was also asked if he thought he would have to get X-rays on his finger.
"No, we'll just see how it is tomorrow."
Roberts said that Muncy will be in the lineup on Wednesday, per Jack Harris of the LA Times, but Muncy didn't sound as certain.
However, it doesn't seem like such a major injury, so hopefully Muncy wakes up feeling fine on Wednesday and is right back in the lineup. With a lefty on the mound, though, the Dodgers could elect to give him the day off. We'll see what they ultimately decide to do ahead of the second game of the series against the Reds.
