Max Muncy’s Wrist Injury Puts Dodgers on Day-to-Day Waitlist

On May 22, 2026, the Los Angeles Dodgers lost 5-1 to the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. In the top of the eighth, third baseman Max Muncy was hit on his right wrist by a 95.5 mph sinker from reliever Aaron Ashby. After going hitless in three at-bats, Muncy left and was replaced by pinch-runner Santiago Espinal.

Max Muncy leaves after HBP on wrist, X-rays negative

At 35, Muncy is a two-time All-Star and three-time World Series champion. He leads the Dodgers with 12 homers, a .258/.363/.515 line, .878 OPS and 147 wRC+. Against right-handed pitchers he posts a 150 wRC+. He previously broke his right wrist after a 2019 hit-by-pitch.

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Through 48 games, Muncy has 12 homers, 19 RBIs, a .258 average, .878 OPS and a 147 wRC+ rating. Against right-handed pitchers his wRC+ climbs to 150, and he has amassed 221 career home runs with the Dodgers.

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Team physician Jack Harris said the initial X-ray of Muncy’s wrist was negative, though swelling was noted. Roberts mentioned a possible CT scan on Monday if swelling persists. The injury is deemed “day-to-day,” and Muncy is expected to miss at least the rest of the three-game series.

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Muncy’s absence removes the team’s leading power hitter and a top third-base defender. The Dodgers will start Santiago Espinal at third on Saturday, with utility man Kiké Hernández slated to activate Monday. Miguel Rojas is a secondary option. The bench is thin, leaving only Alex Call and backup catcher Dalton Rushing for depth.

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Manager Dave Roberts highlighted the wrist pad’s protection, the negative X-ray and the need to reduce swelling, calling the situation a “sigh of relief.” Muncy voiced cautious optimism, crediting his wrist guard and past experience with similar hits.

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Reuters and the Associated Press said Muncy would miss “a few games,” while SI claimed he would sit out “the rest of the three-game series.” No source gave a definitive timeline beyond “the next couple of days,” leaving his return date uncertain.

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• “I'm not feeling great right now, but it is a relief,” — Max Muncy

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• “We just gotta monitor the next couple days. I'm pretty sure it hit half my wrist pad and half my wrist,” — Max Muncy

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• “ Added Dave Roberts: “I think it got enough of that pad to protect him.” — Dave Roberts

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• “So he’ll be down for the next couple days, just to make sure we get that swelling out. But I think right now we’re breathing a sigh of relief.” — Dave Roberts

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The Dodgers return to Los Angeles Monday for a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies. If Muncy’s swelling eases, he could rejoin the lineup then; otherwise, the club will rely on Espinal and Hernández at third base while monitoring his recovery.

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