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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers Injury Update: X-Rays Negative, But Max Muncy Scheduled For Additional Testing
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Dodgers Injury Update: X-Rays Negative, But Max Muncy Scheduled For Additional Testing

Matthew Moreno
August 29, 2019
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Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy reacts after being hit by a pitch
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While the Los Angeles Dodgers managed to withstand Kenley Jansen blowing his seventh save of the season by defeating the San Diego Padres in extra innings to leave Petco Park with a series win, they did so with some concern surrounding Max Muncy.

He was hit by a 94 mph fastball from Matt Strahm in the fifth inning and immediately removed from the game after being checked on by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and a trainer. It was the sixth time Muncy has been hit by a pitch this season — three of which have been by the Padres — with two coming in the just-completed series.

The Dodgers later announced Muncy exited with a right wrist contusion. Manager Dave Roberts said the initial examination of Muncy’s injury came back negative. “Which is a sigh of relief for all of us,” Roberts added.

“At this point he’s day-to-day. I know he’s very sore, so we’ll kind of keep an eye on him.”

Muncy, who was in noticeable pain after the win, explained the Padres did not have a fully functional X-ray machine at Petco Park and he would likely undergo further testing on Thursday. That wound up expanding to also seeing a hand specialist.

According to Alanna Rizzo of SportsNet LA, that did not reveal a fracture:

X-ray on Muncy showed no fracture. Contusion remains the diagnosis.

— Alanna Rizzo (@alannarizzo) August 30, 2019

While the Dodgers received positive news, Muncy is still facing additional testing, per Jorge Castillo of the L.A. Times:

Scratch that. Muncy said his diagnosis isn’t final. The X-rays didn’t show a fracture but he’s scheduled to undergo more tests tomorrow.

— Jorge Castillo (@jorgecastillo) August 30, 2019

Prior to the Dodgers receiving the results, Roberts had already indicated Muncy likely would not play in any of the games against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The situation was eerily similar to what the Dodgers experienced with Chris Taylor during their visit to Fenway Park last month. He was hit by a pitch in his left forearm during the late innings and also removed from the game.

With only means available to undergo a fluoroscopy at the nostalgic ballpark, Taylor also received positive news in the immediate aftermath. An X-ray the following day revealed a non-displaced left forearm fracture that sidelined him for nearly six weeks.

Muncy had immediate concern upon being hit. “Same thing I’m thinking right now: not good,” he answered when asked for his first thoughts. “It hurt, he got me good.”

Despite the pain and worry, the 29-year-old did manage to make some light of the situation. “Actually, if I’m being totally honest, my first thought was, ‘At least it wasn’t a strikeout,'” Muncy admitted. “We’re where we’re at right now.

“Everything looks OK for now. Maybe it’s just the bone bruise; we’re going to double-check it [Thursday] and keep our fingers crossed. I mean, there’s going to be a timetable for return but we’re hoping it’s good news.”

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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