Dodgers' Dave Roberts Makes Decision Immediately After Max Muncy News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Dodgers are reeling after a stunning sweep at the hands of the crosstown rival Los Angeles Angels, a skid that has dropped them out of first place in the NL West for the first time since late April.

Muncy was diagnosed with a Grade 1 oblique strain and placed on the IL on Friday. Utilityman Buddy Kennedy was claimed on waivers from the Blue Jays to take his place on the roster.

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.