Max Muncy -- Injury Report

Max Muncy is returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting lineup at third base for Monday's series opener against the Miami Marlins. The 35-year-old missed Saturday's victory over the Chicago Cubs due to illness and was given Sunday off for rest, but is now feeling significantly better as the week begins.

Muncy will bat sixth against right-hander Chris Paddack at Dodger Stadium. The veteran two-time All-Star has been performing exceptionally well through the first month of the 2026 season, posting a .300 batting average with a .394 on-base percentage and .633 slugging percentage for a combined 1.028 OPS. In 26 games, he has accumulated 9 home runs, 11 RBIs, and 22 runs scored.

Fantasy managers should return Muncy to starting lineups, particularly in matchups against right-handed pitchers. Historically, Muncy performs well against Paddack specifically, maintaining a .267 average with a 1.189 OPS and 2 solo home runs across 15 career at-bats against the Marlins pitcher.

Max Muncy of the Athletics was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, retroactive to April 26, due to a fractured fifth metacarpal in his left hand. Muncy was hit by a pitch on April 13, but the fracture was not diagnosed until he underwent an MRI on Monday. Given the severity of the injury, fantasy managers should anticipate Muncy missing more than the 10-day minimum. In a corresponding roster move, Brett Harris was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas to take Muncy's spot. Darell Hernaiz is expected to handle the majority of playing time at the hot corner during Muncy's absence.