Overview

• Dave Roberts announced that Muncy could be back in the lineup in a couple of weeks, shaving time off the original six-week outlook.
• Muncy has resumed running, batting and fielding drills at Dodger Stadium without signs of pain or setback.
• An MRI confirmed a left knee bone bruise with no ligament damage, and doctors noted that a millisecond’s difference in the collision could have led to surgery.
• The Dodgers have gone 3-8 and averaged fewer than three runs per game since Muncy’s July 2 injury, highlighting the hole in their middle of the order.
• Los Angeles has leaned on a third-base platoon and infield depth to cover his absence while monitoring his swift progress.