Third baseman Max Muncy was diagnosed with a Grade 1 oblique strain and landed on the injured list Friday, a major blow to a Dodgers team that finds itself fading in the standings. Muncy was a late scratch from Wednesday's lineup after feeling soreness in his right side during pregame batting practice.

“Max just has that balance in the lineup, as far as another left-handed (hitter),” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, “but also handles left-handed pitching and has the ability to get on base.