Max Muncy injury, taken out of game, to have MRI tomorrow According to MLB.com, Muncy suffered a left knee injury in the 6th inning of Wednesday’s game against the Chicago White Sox. He was removed from the game and will have an MRI tomorrow. Manager Dave Roberts said after the initial look, he hopes it’s just a sprain.
The play happened when Michael A. Taylor of the White Sox tried to steal third base. Dodgers catcher Will Smith threw a perfect throw and Muncy tried to tag Taylor. But Taylor’s helmet hit Muncy’s left knee and he went down in pain. He couldn’t put weight on his left leg and walked off the field with trainer Thomas Albert. Orel Hershiser on SportsNet LA said the injury was so bad he wouldn’t show the replay.
Max Muncy has been huge for the Dodgers this season. According to MLB.com, he’s hit .329/.425/.570 since May with 8 HR and 27 RBI. He lost to Manny Machado in the 2025 All-Star Game voting but his performance showed how special he is. He had a similar injury four years ago when he hurt his arm.
The Dodgers won 5-4 on a Freddie Freeman RBI single in the 9th. But Muncy’s injury was the buzz kill. If the MRI shows a serious injury, the Dodgers will have to come up with a new plan at third base. According to The Athletic, they might consider trading for Nolan Arenado at the deadline.
Clayton Kershaw reached 3,000 strikeouts in the same game but Muncy’s injury was the big story. “We’re all worried about Max. He’s a big part of our team. Michael A. Taylor was also hurt in the collision and left the game with a left trap contusion. Dodgers fans are waiting to see the MRI results.
The impact of Muncy’s injury could be big for the Dodgers. He’s hitting .250 with 13 HR and 55 RBI this season. If he’s out for a while, then Kiké Hernandez or Andy Pages will get a chance. But experience and form like Muncy doesn’t come easily. The Dodgers are 54-32, the best in MLB but now their depth will be tested.
Dave Roberts said after the game he’s thinking positive right now. In the initial look, it seems like it could be an MCL sprain but the ACL was not damaged, that’s what they’re hoping. If that’s the case, Muncy could be back in a few weeks. But if it’s serious, the Dodgers will have to make a big adjustment.
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