Max Muncy enters 2023 as one of the biggest X-factors for the Dodgers. Last year, Muncy struggled for most of the season, and the Dodgers missed his power and hitting in the lineup. This year, the Dodgers suffered some key losses, so they’ll need Muncy to be himself more than ever.
Muncy knows that he needs to get back to playing at an elite level. He also knows that people have somewhat forgot about him in the Dodgers lineup. But Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told the media that Muncy just feeds off of those doubters (per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic).