The sequence of events which delivered Max Muncy into the middle of the Dodgers lineup began 14 months ago with a text message.
Muncy, 27, signed a minor-league contract and spent 2017 with triple-A Oklahoma City. His value would not reveal itself until injuries brought him to the big-league level in April. As the Dodgers (35-32) prepare to host San Francisco this weekend, Muncy has emerged as the team’s improbable leader in home runs (13), on-base percentage (.395) and slugging percentage (631).
Like Chris Taylor a year ago, Muncy serves as a low-wattage addition providing high-profile benefits.