Dodgers’ Max Muncy to return Saturday from head-on collision
Max Muncy of the Dodgers is set to return to the lineup on Saturday after recovering from a head-on collision. The incident occurred during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, resulting in Muncy sustaining a bruise on his nose. Manager Dave Roberts expressed confidence in Muncy's readiness to play in the upcoming games.
- ▪Max Muncy will return to the Dodgers' lineup on Saturday for a game against the Angels.
- ▪He sustained a bruise on his nose from a collision with Ildemaro Vargas of the Diamondbacks.
- ▪Manager Dave Roberts indicated that Muncy feels good and is expected to play on Sunday as well.
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MLB Dodgers’ Max Muncy to return Saturday from head-on collision By Dylan Hernandez Published June 5, 2026, 10:40 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy will return to the Dodgers’ lineup on Saturday for the second game of a three-game series against the Angels, manager Dave Roberts said. Before the series opener on Friday, Roberts said Muncy was still sore from his head-on crash at first base with Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas in the Dodgers’ 3-2 loss at Chase Field the previous night. “He’s doing well,” Roberts said. “He got a little bruise on his nose. He’s a little sore overall, but feels good.
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