Dodgers News: Max Muncy Undergoing X-Rays After Hit By Pitch

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Originally published by DodgerBlue.com

The focus of Wednesday’s Cactus League game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Texas Rangers was very much about Yoshinobu Yamamoto making his Spring Training debut, and while he impressed, there is some concern with Max Muncy.

Muncy was hit by a pitch in the left hand during the first inning but remained in the game after being checked on by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and head athletic trainer Thomas Albert. Muncy seemingly fielded a ground ball without issue but was seen on the SportsNet LA broadcast putting on some sort of protective padding.

He continued to play the field until being pinch-hit for by Austin Gauthier to lead off the fourth inning.

According to David Vassegh of AM 570 L.A. Sports, Muncy is undergoing X-rays on his left hand:

Max Muncy is on his way to have X-Rays on his left hand after being hit by a pitch in his first AB today. #Dodgers

— David Vassegh (@THEREAL_DV) February 28, 2024

Muncy’s lone plate appearance of the day came in the first inning. He entered the game 3-for-6 with one home run and two RBI in Cactus League play thus far. Tuesday was the first time in four games this year that Muncy was playing on back-to-back days.

What would Max Muncy injury mean for Dodgers?

If it’s discovered Muncy sustained a hand injury beyond a contusion, it would require the team to immediately begin tapping into their roster depth.

Chris Taylor and Kiké Hernández are the likely candidates to fill in at third base if Muncy misses extended time, and Miguel Rojas could be an option as well. The Dodgers theoretically could also turn to Miguel Vargas, but he appears to be settling in with playing left field.

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