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.

Muncy was diagnosed with a Grade 1 oblique strain and placed on the IL on Friday. Utilityman Buddy Kennedy was claimed on waivers from the Blue Jays to take his place on the roster.