Will Muncy's 6-week rehabilitation, Kim Hye-sung start? Roberts played second baseman when he was a right-handed starter. But why did he take it out on this day?

Jul 04, 2025

Will Muncy's 6-week rehabilitation, Kim Hye-sung start? Roberts played second baseman when he was a right-handed starter. But why did he take it out on this day?
LA Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy injured his left knee at the top of the 6th inning when he stopped second baseman Michael A Taylor from stealing third base at Dodger Stadium in the Chicago White Sox game at Dodger Stadium on the 3rd (Korea time) and is stepping out to the dugout with a trainer's help. ImagesYonhap News



Will Muncy's 6-week rehabilitation, Kim Hye-sung start? Roberts played second baseman when he was a right-handed starter. But why did he take it out on this day?
LA Dodgers Kim Hye-sung is expected to start at second base more days. ImagesYonhap News
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy will be away for at least six weeks. As a result, Kim Hye-sung's chances to play are expected to increase relatively.

The Dodgers registered Muncy on the injured list (IL) on the 10th on the 4th (Korea time). He injured his left knee the previous day when he collided with an opponent against the Chicago White Sox at Dodger Stadium.

Starter Clayton Kershaw was on the verge of achieving 3,000 strikeouts. The Dodgers' defense in the top of the sixth inning, trailing 2-4, and Vinny Capra, a runner on second base with one out, entered the batter's box. As soon as Kershaw struck a 90.6-mile fastball at the first pitch, second baseman Michael A Taylor ran to third base.




It was an unexpected steal attempt, but catcher Will Smith accurately threw to third base to block Taylor's steal. However, third baseman Muncy, who received the ball, fell while tagging, and his left knee hit Taylor's helmet. Coach Dave Roberts and his trainer ran out as Muncy, who was lying there, looked in pain. Kershaw also watched Muncy's condition with a worried look on his face with Smith. In the end, Kiké Hernández played as a substitute for third baseman. Three minutes later, the game resumed.

Will Muncy's 6-week rehabilitation, Kim Hye-sung start? Roberts played second baseman when he was a right-handed starter. But why did he take it out on this day?
Max Muncy tags out Michael A Taylor, who tries to steal third base. At this time, his left knee was bruised when it hit Taylor's helmet. AP Yonhap News
A day later, Muncy was diagnosed with a six-week rest despite a simple bruise, although an MRI showed no abnormalities in his bones and ligaments.

Muncy was greatly relieved to hear that there was no structural damage in an interview with local media. Nothing is broken. It's a very fortunate result. However, I was shocked enough to think of it for quite a while. "It's a sad result, but it's also good news because I thought it would be a big injury considering the situation at the time."




Since Kershaw's 3,000 strikeouts were at stake, Muncy also showed his concentration and played defense. He said "The first thought that came to mind when I lay down on the ground was 'Oh no, I have to let Kershaw sit down and rest. You have to think about the current situationIt was that '"I went into the X-ray room, and I heard a shout. I thought, 'Oh, I can't believe I didn't see that scene. To be honest, that was the most heartbreaking thing.'

Muncy is an infielder and a big gun representing the Dodgers. Prior to the injury, he had a batting average of 0.250 (64 hits in 256 at-bats), 13 homers, 55 RBIs, 39 points, 51 walks, and an OPS of 0.832 in 81 games this season. For the Dodgers, the loss of power is bound to be huge.

Will Muncy's 6-week rehabilitation, Kim Hye-sung start? Roberts played second baseman when he was a right-handed starter. But why did he take it out on this day?
Max Muncy, who is lying on the ground with a painful look after injuring his knee after stopping stealing in the sixth inning. AFP Yonhap News
Miguel Rojas was used as third baseman in the game against the White Sox. According to Roberts, Kike Hernandez will enter the game against the Houston Astros on the 5th. On top of that, Tommy Edman also decided to fill Muncy's void by preparing for third base.




In other words, on the day Edman sees the third baseman, Kim Hye-sung will start at second base according to the utility and platoon method.

Roberts said `Rohas and Kike will alternate third base for the time being, and Tommy will also start practicing third base. Then, Kim Hye-sung will have an opportunity to start at second base when he is a right-handed starter."

However, Kim Hye-sung was not listed in the lineup even though the White Sox starter was right-handed Aaron Sibal-ri. Tommy Edman was the second baseman and Andy Pazs was the center fielder.

Kim Hye-sung started the left-hander's starting game for the first time since her debut the previous day and had one hit in three at-bats. However, White Sox starter Brandon Eisert pitched only one inning as an opener. I didn't meet Kim Hye-sung. Kim Hye-sung recorded a fly to center field in the bottom of the second inning against second pitcher Sean Burke, a third baseman infield hit in the fifth inning, and a fly to center field in the seventh inning. And in the final at-bat of the ninth inning, he walked right-hander Grant Taylor.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.