On a World Series-minded Dodgers team, he was one of the lineup's most important offensive threats, his thunderous left-handed swing key to a club trying to defend its 2020 championship.īut in Game 162, catcher Will Smith made a wide throw to first, Muncy stuck his left arm into the path of Milwaukee Brewers baserunner Jace Peterson and the resulting collision left the Dodger with a torn ulnar collateral ligament, a dislocated elbow and other damage that ended his season.ĭodgers first baseman Max Muncy writhes in pain after colliding with Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Jace Peterson during the final game of the 2021 regular season. When he was hurt last year, Muncy was finishing off an All-Star-caliber season that included 36 home runs, 94 RBIs and inclusion into the MVP conversation. “One of the toughest things I had to deal with in my career.” “Last year was tough, it sucked,” Muncy said this weekend, ahead of the Dodgers’ playoff opener in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres. Most of all, he senses the chance to make up for lost October playing time, hoping his return this postseason will help numb the sting of last season once and for all.

He reached a contract extension with the Dodgers in August that removed the uncertainty of his once-looming free agency. 247 with 12 home runs and 37 RBIs over the final two months.

He finished this regular season on a high note, batting. Max Muncy hits a two-run home run against Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Drey Jameson on Sept.

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