"As if the Los Angeles Dodgers needed any more injury issues with the postseason less than a week away. With Brock Stewart out for the rest of the season, Brusdar Graterol likely done for the year, Kirby Yates and Michael Kopech on the IL, and Will Smith nursing a fracture in his throwing hand, the Dodgers can ill-afford to have another injury to any player of consequence."
"Further reporting indicates that it appears to be leg bruising based on a hit-by-pitch the week prior. To calm the nerves of those supporting the Boys in Blue, Muncy was seen taking ground balls on the field in the pregame session. It's no secret Muncy means a lot to the lineup and the team in general. His ability to work counts and get on base sets the tone and table for his teammates in a real way."
"At this point in the year, Muncy is most likely doing maintenance on his body in preparation for the stretch run which begins Tuesday in Los Angeles. Had the Friday contest mattered from a standings perspective, there's a chance Muncy would've been in there. Fortunately, the team has the ability to rest its players given that the NL West division title is all sewn up."
The Dodgers enter the postseason with significant pitching concerns: Brock Stewart is out for the season, Brusdar Graterol is likely done for the year, Kirby Yates and Michael Kopech are on the injured list, and Will Smith is sidelined with a fractured throwing hand. Max Muncy was held out of Friday's lineup for a lower-body issue identified as leg bruising from a hit-by-pitch, but he was seen taking ground balls and does not expect the bruise to affect availability next week. The team is resting players with the NL West title secured, while the Wild Card opponent remains undecided between Cincinnati and New York.
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