The Dodgers have deepened their injury worries beyond Shohei Ohtani’s absence, removing Max Muncy and Dalton Rushing from their starting lineup for Saturday’s game against the Nationals. While Muncy’s status remains unspecified, the team has indicated he is not expected to miss significant time, offering a glimmer of relief amid the club’s mounting concerns. The move underscores the Dodgers’ fragile lineup depth as they prepare to face the Nationals without their usual power options. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how the team adjusts without its key bats.
Shohei Ohtani is not the Dodgers’ only pressing injury concern. Shortly before first pitch on Saturday, the team scratched Max Muncy and Dalton Rushing (who was set to serve as designated hitter in Ohtani’s absence) from its starting lineup for that night’s game against the Nationals. The good news: The team announced that Muncy was...
