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Three Options Dodgers Could Consider at Third Base Without Max Muncy

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy grabs his knee after being injured while making a defensive play on July 2, 2025. | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Dodgers have lost third baseman Max Muncy for an indefinite amount of time thanks to a bone bruise suffered Wednesday night.

While the timeline for his return is unknown (though Muncy shared informally that he expects to be out at least six weeks) the Dodgers have to make a decision regarding the newly opened spot in their lineup. In 81 games this season, Muncy is slashing .250/.375/.457, with 13 home runs and 55 RBIs. As usual, he's providing lots of power and on-base prowess while being a below-average defender with plenty of strikeouts. That's who he is at this point in his career.

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