Max Muncy prioritizes mental health, Eliezer Alfonzo makes debut amid tragedy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 12:07 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Max Muncy of the Los Angeles Dodgers highlights the importance of mental health alongside physical training as he prepares for the All-Star Game. Muncy credits the team's mental skills coach, Brent Walker, for his support. Rookie catcher Eliezer Alfonzo recently made his major league debut while grieving the loss of his stepmother and younger brother in Venezuelan earthquakes. Despite his personal tragedy, Alfonzo addressed the media after the game, reflecting on the significance of his debut amidst such grief.
- •Max Muncy emphasizes mental health support for athletes.
- •Brent Walker serves as the Dodgers' mental skills coach.
- •Eliezer Alfonzo debuted while grieving family losses in Venezuela.
- •Alfonzo spoke to media following his debut game.
- •Muncy feels he is in the best physical and mental shape of his career.
- 12:07 PMYahoo Sports — Dodger notes – Max Muncy values mental health, Eliezer Alfonzo deals with grief amid debut
"Max Muncy focuses on his mental health in addition to physical, and Eliezer Alfonso’s debut amid grief
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