Dodgers Star Heading For X-Rays After Leaving Wednesday's Game Early

Not what you want to see in spring training.

Dodgers star third baseman Max Muncy left Wednesday's Cactus League game early after being hit on the hand by a pitch.

Max Muncy exited the Dodgers game in the top of the 4th inning after being hit by a pitch on the hand in the 1st inning

Muncy stayed in the game to run the bases and field, but was taken out before his second at-bat. He was looking at his hand in the dugout. Something to monitor

— Noah Camras (@noahcamras) February 28, 2024

Muncy was hit in the top of the first inning, but was able to stay in the game to run the bases and play defense at third.

However, when his spot in the lineup came up in the fourth inning, Muncy was replaced by Austin Gauthier.

After the game, Muncy went to get X-Rays on his left hand.

Max Muncy is on his way to have X-Rays on his left hand after being hit by a pitch in his first AB today. #Dodgers

— David Vassegh (@THEREAL_DV) February 28, 2024

The Dodgers wrapped Muncy's hand to allow him to remain in the game to play defense. However, they didn't want him taking another at-bat.

It is spring training, so it makes sense to proceed with caution. But hopefully the X-Rays come back negative, and Muncy isn't forced to miss much time, if any at all.

UPDATE: The Dodgers say Max Muncy suffered a left hand contusion and is considered day-to-day. Dave Roberts clarified that Muncy didn't undergo X-Rays on Wednesday, and will have them on Thursday.