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Dodgers Place Max Muncy on IL, Expect Six-Week Absence

An MRI revealed no ligament tears, prompting the Dodgers to recall Esteury Ruiz

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Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (13) is injured as he flips over Chicago White Sox right fielder Michael A. Taylor (21) after tagging him out on an attempted steal in the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California on July 2, 2025.
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Overview

  • Max Muncy was placed on the 10-day injured list July 3 after suffering a left knee bone bruise in a collision tagging out Michael A. Taylor.
  • Thursday’s MRI confirmed no structural damage but established a recovery timeline of about six weeks.
  • The Dodgers recalled outfielder Esteury Ruiz from Triple-A Oklahoma City to fill the roster spot vacated by Muncy.
  • Los Angeles plans to rotate Miguel Rojas, Kiké Hernández and Tommy Edman at third base to cover the infield gap.
  • The move highlights the team’s ongoing balancing act between sustaining its division lead and managing injuries as it pursues another postseason run.