Max Muncy is sidelined for six weeks due to a bone bruise in his left knee, but the Dodgers are not pursuing a new third baseman. Manager Dave Roberts expresses confidence in Muncy’s return, citing his playoff performance last year. The team needs to address starting pitching, awaiting the returns of Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell. Glasnow is expected to rejoin the rotation soon, while Snell is on track for a minor-league rehabilitation assignment. Both players come with injury concerns and limited recent game time.
Muncy is expected to be sidelined for six weeks with a bone bruise in his left knee but that won't push them into the market for another third baseman between now and the July 31 trade deadline.
Every sign points to the Dodgers taking a passive approach in dealing with the issue, as they continue to point to the anticipated returns of Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell.
Glasnow pitched 4 ⅓ innings for triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday and Roberts said he expected the 6-foot-8 right-hander to rejoin the rotation on the Dodgers' upcoming trip to Milwaukee and San Francisco.
Snell pitched to hitters in live batting practice on Wednesday and is scheduled to do so again on Saturday. The left-hander could be on a minor-league rehabilitation assignment by next week.
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