Prior to the 2021 Home Run Derby contestants being finalized, there was some belief the Los Angeles Dodgers would be represented by Max Muncy. However, the field was ultimately set without Muncy included.
It amounted to the Dodgers not having a Home Run Derby participant for the first time since 2013. Muncy likely didn’t lose any sleep over not participating, though, as he previously expressed reluctance to enter into the Derby.
Between injuring his ankle against the Atlanta Braves on June 4 and straining his oblique against the Texas Rangers on June 12, Muncy has missed considerable time for the Dodgers this season.