Max Muncy of the Dodgers suffered a knee injury during a game against the White Sox, raising concerns of a season-ending situation. After tests, the diagnosis indicated a bone bruise with a six-week recovery timeline, allowing Muncy a chance to return for the postseason. Despite a slow start this season, Muncy showed significant improvement after beginning to wear glasses, batting .282 with 12 home runs since May. Muncy's absence will be felt as the Dodgers adapt with players like Kike Hernandez filling in during his recovery.
It was tough news, but it was also great news. When you look at the play, and in the injury that could've happened, we possibly got the best case scenario.
Tough blow, but at the same time, I still get to play baseball this year instead of coming back next year around April. So it's kind of the best case scenario.
Since the start of May, Muncy has been batting .282 with a .956 OPS and 12 home runs. Muncy's offensive production before and after wearing glasses has been night and day.
The Dodgers are losing Muncy at a moment where he's playing incredibly well, which adds to the sting of his absence.
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