"I just love the way Max plays, and he gets lost a lot because we have so many superstars, but he's gotten big hits for us, made big plays for us, and it's very obvious when he's not in the lineup for whatever reason, how we perform offensively. So he's very valuable to our ball club."
"For a lot of us coming off back-to-back World Series, just trying to prioritize rest over the offseason. That was a conversation that was had with several people. It was kind of 'Give your body as much rest as possible. We'll start ramping up a little later than normal.' As a result, we're just not ready for the first week of games."
Max Muncy recorded a hit in his spring training debut, going 1-for-3 with a single to right field. The third baseman is returning after two injury-plagued seasons, playing only 173 of 324 possible regular season games in 2024-2025. Despite a .243 batting average in 2025, manager Dave Roberts emphasizes Muncy's significant value to the team, noting his clutch hitting and defensive contributions. The Dodgers prioritized rest for key players this offseason following back-to-back World Series appearances, with Muncy expected to accumulate over 50 spring at-bats for preparation. Beyond statistics, Muncy is recognized for his loyalty, being the longest-tenured Dodger and accepting team-friendly contracts to remain with the organization.
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