Max Muncy suffered a knee injury while attempting to tag a runner, causing immediate concern. After imaging, it was determined he has a bone bruise without ligament damage, and he's expected to miss around six weeks. Initially feared to sustain a serious injury, the diagnosis is considered the best-case scenario. This injury coincided with Clayton Kershaw achieving his 3,000th strikeout, and while Muncy was making a case for an All-Star selection with an impressive .832 OPS, he can potentially return for the postseason ramp-up.
Max Muncy leapt to catch a throw but suffered a serious knee injury when a runner slid into his leg, causing significant concern immediately afterward.
Imaging showed that Muncy suffered a bone bruise without ligament damage, with a projected absence of about six weeks, which is the best case.
Muncy's injury somewhat overshadowed Clayton Kershaw's achievement of his 3,000th strikeout as the team awaited updates on Muncy’s status amidst concerns.
With a stellar .832 OPS, 13 homers, and 55 RBIs, Muncy was making a push for an All-Star selection prior to sustaining his injury.
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