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Dodgers Activate Max Muncy After 23-Game Absence

The veteran third baseman rejoined the lineup following a brief Triple-A tune-up, with bullpen help expected shortly.

Baseball - MLB - San Diego Padres v Los Angeles Dodgers - Gocheok Sky Dome, Seoul, South Korea - March 20, 2024 Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy in action REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo
The Dodgers’ Max Muncy gets showered with sunflower seeds as he returns to the dugout after hitting a solo home run during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals last month at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers welcomed Muncy back from the injured list on Monday and immediately inserted him in the cleanup spot. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)
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Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (13) celebrates after hitting a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Los Angeles reinstated Muncy from the IL and optioned catcher Chuckie Robinson to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
  • Muncy returned after a right oblique strain and a three-game rehab stint in Oklahoma City, where he went 2-for-7 with two walks.
  • He started at third base in the cleanup spot against Colorado; in the season to date he is hitting .258 with an .800 OPS, 17 homers and 64 RBIs.
  • Left-handed reliever Alex Vesia is tracking for an imminent activation after rehab outings, carrying a 2.75 ERA in 59 appearances this season.
  • Tommy Edman is expected to be activated Wednesday, while Brock Stewart advances with bullpen sessions before facing hitters and a brief rehab assignment.