Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman suffered a freak injury earlier this month when Chicago White Sox outfielder Michael A. Taylor slid into his leg while attempting to steal third base.
Muncy’s knee bent backwards and he went to the ground in writhing pain. There was immediate concern that Muncy suffered what could be a season-ending injury.
However, Muncy was diagnosed with a bone bruise, and was given an initial return timeline of around six weeks. That appeared to be best-case scenario after the scene of Muncy lying on the ground holding his knee.