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Max Muncy Leaves After Wrist Hit; Initial X‑Rays Reported Negative

Early tests gave the Dodgers cautious relief with staff planning to monitor swelling and order follow-up imaging to rule out a hairline fracture.

May 20, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (13) throws out San Diego Padres right fielder Bryce Johnson (not pictured) at first base during the seventh inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
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May 18, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (13) tosses his bat after striking out during the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Muncy was hit on the right wrist by a 95.5-mph sinker from Brewers reliever Aaron Ashby in the eighth inning and left the game in visible pain.
  • Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said initial X-rays taken after the game were negative and that Muncy will be held out for a few days to let swelling subside.
  • Santiago Espinal pinch-ran for Muncy and is starting at third base while the club assesses the injury and manages short-term lineup needs.
  • Reports note diagnostic uncertainty because wrist hairline fractures can fail to show on early X-rays and Muncy fractured the same wrist after a hit-by-pitch in 2019.
  • Muncy has been a key offensive contributor this season, leading the Dodgers in home runs, so the team will watch symptoms and imaging closely because an IL stint cannot be ruled out.