Max Muncy has been placed on the injured list due to a Grade 1 oblique strain, with manager Dave Roberts expressing hope that it is not season-ending. Muncy is expected to be sidelined for several weeks with no specific recovery timeline provided. The Dodgers have claimed Buddy Kennedy from the Blue Jays to fill the roster gap. Muncy’s previous absence due to injury severely impacted the team’s performance, as they dropped to last in scoring while he was out. He held a .258 batting average along with 17 home runs and 64 RBIs this season.
Max Muncy is headed to the injured list with a Grade 1 oblique strain. Manager Dave Roberts stated the injury is similar but milder than previous injuries.
Muncy will be out for at least several weeks. There is optimism that the injury won't be season-ending, but no firm timetable has been provided.
The loss of Muncy previously led to a significant drop in team offensive performance. During his absence last season, the Dodgers ranked last in scoring.
Before the injury, Muncy was hitting .258 with 17 home runs and 64 RBIs in 89 games, highlighting his key contribution to the team.
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