Dodgers Make Decision After Max Muncy Injury News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Third baseman Max Muncy is in his tenth major-league season and eighth with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He experienced a career revival after debuting in Dodger blue in 2018, transitioning into a middle-of-the-order threat.

Tommy Edman will start against righties, with Kike’ Hernandez and Miguel Rojas splitting time against lefties until Muncy returns, but that is approximately six to eight weeks away.

In the sixth inning, Muncy sustained the injury while applying a tag to Michael A. Taylor as he slid into third base on an attempted steal. Taylor was called out, but Muncy collapsed to the ground in obvious pain and eventually required assistance to leave the field. Here's a look at the play in question: