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Max Muncy is expected to miss at least Monday’s game against the Colorado Rockies after being hit by a pitch on his right wrist during the eighth inning of the series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers, per Dodger Blue staff. Muncy let out an audible yell on contact and was immediately removed from the game. He was unavailable for the final two games of the road trip, but the Dodgers remain hopeful the injury won’t keep him sidelined for an extended stretch.

Muncy has been a cornerstone of the Dodgers’ lineup for years now, a player whose patience at the plate and power from the left side make him one of the more valuable bats in our order when he’s right. He’s the kind of hitter who grinds at-bats, works deep counts, and forces opposing pitchers to come into the zone — which, ironically, is exactly what leads to moments like this. A pitch on the wrist is particularly worrying for a hitter because it can linger. Even if nothing is broken, the swelling and soreness can sap bat speed and make it painful to grip the bat for weeks. We’ve seen wrist injuries derail stretches of seasons for plenty of hitters around the league, so the fact that the Dodgers are expressing optimism here matters. But optimism isn’t a diagnosis, and until we hear more concrete medical information, it’s fair to hold some concern.

Muncy’s 2026 season has been a steady one overall. He’s provided the kind of reliable production from the left side of the plate that the Dodgers have come to count on, and losing him — even for a handful of games — creates a gap. His ability to play both first and third base gives the club flexibility when he’s healthy, but it also means his absence is felt in multiple spots on the defensive alignment. With the Dodgers in a strong position in the standings, the last thing we need is to push him back too quickly and turn a short-term absence into a long-term problem.

For now, this looks like a day-to-day situation (and this one bears watching). The Dodgers open a series against the Rockies on Monday, and the expectation is Muncy sits again. If he’s back in the lineup by Tuesday or Wednesday, we can exhale. If this drags into the weekend, the conversation shifts. I’d rather see him take the extra day or two now than try to gut it out and make things worse. The Dodgers have the roster depth to absorb a brief absence — that’s the whole point of building the kind of roster Andrew Friedman has put together. But depth is a stopgap, not a replacement for one of your core hitters. We’ll be watching the pregame lineups closely this week.

Source(s): Staff (Dodger Blue) | First reported: May 25, 2026 4:48 PM UTC

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