Right before the Dodgers faced the Padres in a pivotal NL West series, Dave Roberts dropped some untimely Max Muncy injury news.

Third baseman Max Muncy was diagnosed with a Grade 1 oblique strain and landed on the injured list Friday, a major blow to a Dodgers team that finds itself fading in the standings. Muncy was a late scratch from Wednesday's lineup after feeling soreness in his right side during pregame batting practice.

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed third baseman Max Muncy on the injured list with an oblique strain, according to ESPN's Alden González.