Max Muncy

The Los Angeles Dodgers are bringing Max Muncy back for 2026, announcing Thursday that they have picked up his $10 million club option. The 35-year-old third baseman posted a .243/.376/.470 slash line with 19 home runs, 67 RBI, and 48 runs scored over 388 regular-season plate appearances in 2025.

Fantasy Impact

Muncy is likely to remain the Dodgers' primary third baseman as the club attempts to win a third consecutive World Series title in 2026. He contributed three home runs and eight runs scored during the Dodgers' 2025 postseason run, which ended in the team winning its second World Series in as many years.

Max Muncy is expected to be ready for Game 1 of the Wild Card series on Tuesday against the Reds.

Fantasy Impact

Muncy was able to take live batting practice during Monday’s off day. He had missed the final four games of the regular season.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that he expects Max Muncy to be ready for the start of the team’s Wild Card round battle on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Muncy did not play in the final series of the regular season. It appeared to be more of a precautionary move.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Max Muncy is dealing with an unspecified lower body injury.

Fantasy Impact

It appears to be a minor issue. Muncy likely won't play in either of the final two games in the regular season over the weekend.

Max Muncy went 1-for-4 in the win over the Giants, contributing a home run, two RBI, and one run scored while also drawing a walk and striking out once.

Fantasy Impact

The 35-year-old continues a disappointing stretch at the plate, hitting just .143 with two home runs and three RBI over his last seven games for the Dodgers. After yesterday’s game, Muncy has a .248 batting average with 19 home runs and 67 RBI over 97 games this season.