A. Freeland among those to see 3B time in LA
Aug 16 2025
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Los Angeles Dodgers
NEWS: The Dodgers placed 3B Max Muncy on the 10-day IL with a right oblique strain. The Dodgers claimed IF Buddy Kennedy off waivers and added him to their major league roster to take Muncy’s spot.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: Muncy (-40% PT at 3B) appeared in just nine games for the Dodgers since being activated from the IL on August 4 after missing about a month with a knee injury. The Dodgers expect he will return before the end of the regular season, but he will most certainly not be ready to return when he is eligible during the last week of August. IF Alex Freeland (+25% PT at 3B), IF Miguel Rojas (+10% PT at 3B) and Kennedy (+5% PT at 3B) will likely man the hot corner while Muncy is out. Kennedy...
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