White Sox Swing for the Fences—Land Nolan Arenado in Stunning Power Move That Sends Shockwaves Through MLB
The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the best teams in the MLB, but it appears they aren’t looking at upgrading their roster right now.
Los Angeles’ starting third baseman is Max Muncy, and he was expected to be a key part of the offense. However, he has struggled to produce this season. But MLB insider Bob Nightengale of USA Today says his job is good for now, as the Dodgers aren’t pursuing St. Louis Cardinals‘ Nolan Arenado to replace him.
“Meanwhile, they still are trying to trade All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado. The Los Angeles Dodgers have yet to express interest while still hoping that third baseman Max Muncy escapes his early-season struggles,” Nightengale wrote.
The Cardinals have been looking to trade Arenado, who has this season and two more years on his eight-year, $260 million deal. Although Arenado would be a big upgrade over Muncy, Nightengale says the Dodgers aren’t interested in him. Arenado is an eight-time All-Star, 10-time Gold Glove Award Winner, and five-time Silver Slugger Award Winner.
Muncy, meanwhile, is making $14.5 million this season and has a club option for $10 million in 2026. Muncy is hitting .188 with 1 home run and 7 RBIs this season as he has struggled to produce offensively.
Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts admits he’s surprised by Muncy’s struggles.
Roberts thought Muncy would be a key part of the Dodgers’ offense, but that hasn’t been the case to begin 2025. When asked about Muncy’s struggles, Roberts said he was surprised but is hopeful he will turn it around.
“You know what’s interesting is there are some balls barreled that aren’t going out, but also there’s still a lot of swing and miss,” Roberts said. “So it just, it’s all sort of, right now, pretty puzzling, but I know he’s trying to find his way out. “But yeah, I mean, to think through April he hasn’t hit a homer, I think that surprises everyone.”
Muncy is still hitting fifth in the Dodgers’ lineup despite his struggles. In his career, he’s a two-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion.
