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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Max Muncy, 23-year-old Athletics third baseman, was placed on the 10-day injured list on April 26, 2026 with a left-hand fifth metacarpal fracture sustained from a hit-by-pitch on April 23. As of mid-May, he has not resumed any baseball activities and has no clear timetable for return. Early reports indicated he would not return until June. By May 19, he began a swing progression but remained without a definitive return date. Before the injury, Muncy was hitting .239 (22-for-92) with 2 HR and 7 RBI in 26 games. As a 2025 rookie, he slashed .214/.259/.379 with 9 HR in 63 games. The injury has allowed Zack Gelof to take over playing time at third base.
Strengths
- + Former 25th overall pick in 2021 showing potential
- + Eligible at multiple infield positions (3B, 2B, SS)
- + Young player (23 years old) with time to develop
- + Beginning swing progression by late May suggests recovery progress
Weaknesses
- - Extended absence from baseball activities with no clear return timeline
- - Low batting average (.239) before injury
- - Minimal power production (2 HR in 26 games before injury)
- - Poor rookie season numbers (.214 BA, .638 OPS in 2025)
- - Hand injury affecting dominant hand could impact swing mechanics
- - Lost significant playing time to Zack Gelof
- - Only rostered in 12-14% of fantasy leagues indicating low confidence
- - Needs minor-league rehab assignment before MLB return
Injury Status: IL-10
About
Max Muncy is a third baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Player Overview
3B
Los Angeles Dodgers