Mookie Betts was inserted into the Dodgers lineup to help break a three-game losing streak, while Max Muncy was ruled out due to soreness in his right side. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Muncy's injury was monitored closely, emphasizing a cautious approach. Muncy has recently returned from a previous injury but has shown strong performance in eight games. Roberts indicated that the latest soreness may not be muscular, pending further testing. If Muncy needs to return to the injured list, Alex Freeland is likely to fill in at third base.
"Max went into the cage today to start his routine and felt a little soreness in his right side. So talking to the training staff, we felt to err on the side of caution, kind of have him down."
"Mookie will obviously be in there tonight and we'll see how Max responds to a couple days off."
"It's not the same as last year, Max feels that it's not muscular, but I think once we get some testing we'll know more."
"If an MRI determines Muncy needs to go back on the injured list, Freeland presumably will once again receive the bulk of the starts at third base."
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