Dodgers’ Max Muncy ‘optimistic’ after getting hit on wrist; X-rays negative

Nypost · May 22, 2026 · 529 words · By Jack Harris

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What to know about Dodgers’ Max Muncy ‘optimistic’ after getting hit on wrist; X-rays negative

MILWAUKEE –– Max Muncy didn’t dodge the literal bullet.

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What happened

MILWAUKEE –– Max Muncy didn’t dodge the literal bullet.

Why it matters

But he’s hopeful he skirted a figurative one.

Common ground

After getting hit in the right wrist by a 95.5 mph sinker from Brewers reliever Aaron Ashby in the eighth inning of Friday’s loss in Milwaukee, Muncy left the game early but got good news back in the Dodgers’ clubhouse, with initial X-rays on the injury…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Santiago Espinal set to handle third base on Saturday”

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One Yahoo Sports result mentions Santiago Espinal coming in for Muncy, but it refers to Muncy leaving a Cubs game due to illness, not specifically the Saturday following the wrist injury in Milwaukee.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2018 Boston Red Sox season was the 118th season in the team's history, and their 107th season at Fenway Park. Under first year manager Alex Cora, the team finished with a 108–54 record, winning th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_Boston_Red_Sox_season

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web search NEUTRAL — Get the latest MLB news on Max Muncy. Stay up to date with MLB player news, rumors, updates, analysis, social feeds, and more at FOX Sports.Back in action Monday Muncy (illness) will start at third ba…
https://www.foxsports.com/mlb/max-muncy-player

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web search NEUTRAL — Infielder Santiago Espinal came in for Muncy, giving him some playing time that the former Cincinnati Red has rarely had. Muncy has been the Dodgers best hitter over the last week, giving them a const…
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/max-muncy-leaves-cubs-game…

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Claim 2: “Muncy has suffered a right wrist fracture before, missing two weeks late in the 2019 season after getting hit by a pitch in a similar area.”

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The evidence provided for this claim is entirely irrelevant, consisting of links to HBO Max and Wikipedia pages for Matt Kemp and Roy Campanella. There is no mention of a 2019 wrist fracture.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Matthew Ryan Kemp (born September 23, 1984) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He began his professional career in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization in 2003, and played in Majo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Kemp

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Maxwell Steven Muncy (born August 25, 1990) is an American professional baseball infielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball for the Baylor Bears. …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Muncy

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Roy Campanella (November 19, 1921 – June 26, 1993), nicknamed "Campy", was an American professional baseball player, primarily as a catcher. The Philadelphia native played in the Negro leagues and Mex…
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Claim 3: “Kiké Hernández scheduled to return from the injured list for his season debut on Monday back in Los Angeles.”

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While evidence shows Kiké Hernández was on the IL in July 2025 and activated in August 2025, there is no evidence confirming a specific scheduled return for a 'season debut' on a Monday following the Muncy injury described in the claim.

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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 12, 2026 ... The Los Angeles Dodgers have re-upped with two of their most important veterans, Kiké Hernández and Max Muncy, as the team gears up for ...
https://www.facebook.com/usatodaysports/posts/the-los-angele…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 7, 2025 ... MILWAUKEE -- Dodgers utility man Kiké Hernández was placed on the 10-day injured list with inflammation in his left elbow ahead of Monday ...
https://www.mlb.com/news/enrique-hernandez-lands-on-injured-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 25, 2025 ... Kiké Hernández has been activated off the injured list, bringing the Los Angeles Dodgers closer to having all their key players back.
https://www.foxsports.com/articles/mlb/kike-hernandez-return…

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Claim 4: “initial X-rays on the injury coming back negative”

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An MLB.com search result explicitly states that on Friday night, Muncy was hit on his right hand/wrist area and that 'Per Roberts, X-rays on the hand came back negative'.

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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 13, 2025 ... On Friday night, Muncy was hit on his right hand/wrist area. ... Per Roberts, X-rays on the hand came back negative, but Muncy was ...
https://www.mlb.com/news/max-muncy-exits-game-after-hit-by-p…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 20, 2025 ... Roberts said X-rays were negative on Freeman's wrist, and the nine-time All-Star first baseman is in the “day-to-day category.” If Freeman ...
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6505572/2025/07/20/freddie-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Oct 3, 2021 ... He stayed in the game until being pinch hit for in the 6th inning! It was said to be a left wrist contusion! After being removed, he underwent ...
https://www.facebook.com/MLBonFOX/posts/max-muncy-left-today…

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Claim 5: “The third baseman is batting .258 this season with a team-leading 12 home runs, as well as 19 RBIs and a .878 OPS.”

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The provided evidence for this claim contains irrelevant links to HBO Max and general Wikipedia entries. No specific statistics (.258 AVG, 12 HR, 19 RBI, .878 OPS) are present in the provided evidence.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Los Angeles Dodgers season is the 137th season for the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise in Major League Baseball (MLB), their 69th season in Los Angeles, California, and their 65th season playin…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Maxwell Price Muncy (born August 25, 2002) is an American professional baseball infielder for the Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was selected in the first round of the 2021 MLB draft by …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Muncy_(baseball,_born_2002…

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Claim 6: “Any extended absence of Muncy, 35”

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Multiple authoritative sources, including Wikipedia and a player bio, confirm Max Muncy was born on August 25, 1990, making him 35 years old in the context of the 2025/2026 timeframe.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2018 National League West tie-breaker game was a one-game extension to Major League Baseball's (MLB) 2018 regular season, played between the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers to determine t…
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Claim 7: “Max Muncy [got] hit in the right wrist by a 95.5 mph sinker from Brewers reliever Aaron Ashby in the eighth inning of Friday’s loss in Milwaukee”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant search results for 'HBO Max' and general Wikipedia pages about the 2025 Dodgers season. There is no specific mention of a pitch from Aaron Ashby hitting Max Muncy in the eighth inning of a game in Milwaukee.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers season was the 136th season for the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise in Major League Baseball (MLB), their 68th season in Los Angeles, California, and their 64th season playi…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 National League Championship Series (NLCS) was the best-of-seven playoff in Major League Baseball's 2025 postseason between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Los Angeles Dodgers for the National …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 National League Division Series (NLDS) were the two best-of-five playoff series in Major League Baseball's (MLB) 2025 postseason to determine the participating teams of the 2025 National Leag…
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