"His body looks fantastic, he lost some weight, trimmed up, he's moving really well, his swing is in a good spot, so I think for me the math was just to get him going playing games a little bit later given all that he's gone through in the last couple of years and just do a gradual build up. I think right now he'll start playing every other day for a while, but he's in a good spot."
"He's taken a lot of different measures to stay ahead of, get ahead of the oblique thing that always seems to show its head at different points of the season, so, you know, physically he's in a great spot. Obviously there's been some scar tissue that's developed over the years, but we've tried to address that."
"His last full season in 2023 was one of the best of his career, as he matched a career high with 36 home runs and set a new career high with 106 RBIs. He was on track for a great season before struggling with injuries in 2025, hitting 19 homers and recording 67 RBIs during his 100 games."
Max Muncy will begin the 2026 season with a measured approach after playing only 173 of 324 possible games over the last two seasons. Manager Dave Roberts noted Muncy's physical condition has improved significantly, with weight loss and improved mobility. Roberts plans a gradual buildup starting with every-other-day play, aiming for 550 plate appearances. Muncy has dealt with recurring oblique injuries and scar tissue development, but the team has implemented preventative measures. When healthy, Muncy is among the Dodgers' elite hitters, evidenced by his 2023 season featuring 36 home runs and 106 RBIs. The organization extended his contract through 2027 with a 2028 option.
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