Max Muncy continues strong performance as Will Smith remains sidelined
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Max Muncy drove in two runs during the Dodgers' game against the Tampa Bay Rays on June 15, enhancing his offensive stats this season. He leads National League third basemen with a.265 batting average, 16 home runs, and a 147 wRC+. Muncy has also been performing well defensively as he adjusts to the position. Meanwhile, Dodgers catcher Will Smith will not be activated from the injured list this weekend due to lingering neck inflammation, according to manager Dave Roberts.
- •Muncy is hitting.265/.371/.518 this season.
- •He has 16 home runs and a 147 wRC+.
- •Smith is sidelined due to neck inflammation.
- •Muncy leads in All-Star voting among third basemen.
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Max Muncy thriving at third base, Will Smith not ready to return from injured list
"Max Muncy drove in a pair of runs with a first-inning single and also walked twice on Friday night. The Dodgers third baseman leads his National League peers at the position in several offensive categories this season, hitting .265/.371/.518 with a 147 wRC+ and 16 home runs two days shy of the halfway point of […]
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