Muncy’s oblique strain creates a void atop the Dodgers’ lineup, impacting on-base ability and run generation. His track record in the postseason makes his absence especially felt, and the team must lean on others to maintain offensive momentum as the calendar shrinks toward October.

Muncy’s oblique strain has him on the injured list, opening a roster spot and elevating Kennedy’s opportunity by default. As a Dodgers cornerstone, Muncy’s absence raises the floor for Kennedy’s speculative value, especially if the lineup relies on other infield pieces to absorb ABs. Muncy’s health trajectory will likely dictate how aggressively Kennedy is used in the near term.

Muncy’s oblique strain will force a temporary reshuffle of the Dodgers’ infield and lineup as he heads to the injured list. His recent return from knee issues produced power and a solid RBI profile, but the injury opens at-bats for other Dodgers, impacting fantasy lineups and daily fantasy decisions. His health and a potential late-season return are pivotal as the division race with San Diego tightens.

Muncy’s oblique strain creates a temporary vacancy at third base for the Dodgers and disrupts the heart of their lineup, given his recent pace of 17 homers and 64 RBIs in 89 games. His absence is a meaningful short-term hit to run production, especially in pressure-packed divisional games against the Padres.

Muncy’s power profile remains elite with 17 HR in fewer than 280 at-bats. Facing Kyle Hendricks, a pitcher vulnerable to right-handed power, Muncy’s +330 HR prop stands out as a value play given Hendricks’ down-ballot velocity and sinker-focused repertoire that leaves hittable velocity for Muncy.