On Friday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers will open up a series with the Los Angeles Angels.
The Dodgers are coming off a 3-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Max Muncy left the game with an injury.
Jomboy Media wrote: “A violent collision between Max Muncy and Ildemaro Vargas leads to both players leaving the game”
Dodgers Make Max Muncy Decision
GettyMax Muncy #13 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts in pain after a collision with Ildemaro Vargas (not pictured) of the Arizona Diamondbacks at first base during the fifth inning of the MLB game at Chase Field on June 04, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.
For Friday’s game, the Dodgers have announced their starting lineup.
Via Underdog MLB: “Dodgers 6/5 S. Ohtani DH A. Pages CF F. Freeman 1B M. Betts SS K. Tucker RF W. Smith C A. Call LF M. Rojas 2B S. Espinal 3B R. Sasaki SP”
S. Ohtani DH A. Pages CF F. Freeman 1B M. Betts SS K. Tucker RF W. Smith C A. Call LF M. Rojas 2B S. Espinal 3B
R. Sasaki SP
Muncy is not in the lineup on Friday.
The two-time MLB All-Star is currently batting .254 with 48 hits, 14 home runs, 22 RBI’s and 40 runs in 57 games this season.
Dodgers Nation wrote: “Shohei Ohtani is back at DH after having yesterday off, Santiago Espinal is in for Max Muncy at 3rd and Roki Sasaki is on the mound. Let’s make it four straight wins over the Angels 💪”
GettyMax Muncy #13 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on during World Series Workout Day at Rogers Centre on October 23, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Muncy is in his 11th MLB season (and 9th with the Dodgers).
He has helped the franchise win the World Series three times.
Over 1,077 career games, Muncy is batting .231 with 803 hits, 228 home runs, 626 RBI’s, 633 runs and 18 stolen bases.
GettyMax Muncy #13 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on during the second inning of the game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on May 05, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
Dodgers Right Now
GettyManager Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on against the Chicago Cubs during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium on April 24, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
The Dodgers are off to a strong start to the 2026 season with a 40-23 record in 63 games.
They have gone 7-3 over their last ten games (and are 20-11 in 31 games at home).
After three games with the Angels, the Dodgers will visit the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday at PNC Park.
Angels Right Now
GettyMike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels at bat against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on March 30, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
The Angels are at the bottom of the American League West with a 24-39 record in 63 games.
They are 5-5 over their last ten games (and 11-21 in 32 games on the road).
Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Max Muncy Decision Before Angels Series