Max Muncy "Trending in the Right Direction"
Max Muncy (oblique) began taking swings off a tee on Thursday and didn't feel any discomfort in his strained right oblique, manager Dave Roberts said. Muncy is "trending in the right direction" six days after the Dodgers placed him on the 10-day injured list, according to Roberts. The 34-year-old is dealing with a Grade 1 strain, meaning he could make a relatively quick return from the IL. Muncy has gone on the shelf twice this season - previously for a bone bruise in his left knee - but has put up terrific production when healthy. Over 89 games and 347 plate appearances, Muncy has slashed .258/.389/.491 with 17 homers, 64 RBI, 44 runs scored, and four stolen bases. The Dodgers have turned to the struggling Buddy Kennedy-Alex Freeland combination at the hot corner lately, so they'll be thrilled to get Muncy back as they vie for another NL West title.
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