Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced news on two-time All-Star Max Muncy after he was scratched from the lineup.

Third baseman Max Muncy was diagnosed with a Grade 1 oblique strain and landed on the injured list Friday, a major blow to a Dodgers team that finds itself fading in the standings. Muncy was a late scratch from Wednesday's lineup after feeling soreness in his right side during pregame batting practice.

Max Muncy has landed on the injured list for the second time this season, creating a platoon at third base for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Dodgers botched a chance to tie or claim the Sunday win over the Blue Jays. Prompting a blunt message from Max Muncy.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that Muncy (oblique) has started taking swings off a tee, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.