Outlook Maxwell Muncy
Maxwell Muncy shows brief signs of life but remains a backup option.
Maxwell Muncy has shown brief signs of life recently, batting .250 with a home run and five RBIs over his last five games. Meanwhile, the second-place Athletics are fighting to snap a two-game losing streak in the AL West. However, Muncy remains a backup option at third base behind Zack Gelof, severely limiting his opportunities.
This brief spark is a welcome sight after a cold spell that saw him hit just .200 over his previous fortnight. Our models project Muncy for a neutral .250 average and eight home runs over the rest of the season, but his career .220 average and high strikeout rate suggest his batting average will remain a risk.
The Athletics finish the week with four home matchups against the division-rival Angels, where Muncy will likely face tough starters like Jose Soriano (2.79 ERA) and Walbert Urena (2.60 ERA). With his playing time heavily capped and difficult right-handed matchups on tap, there is no reason to force him into active lineups. Verdict: Sit.
Updated 2 days ago
