Edman was acquired at last year’s trade deadline for his defensive versatility. After a dominant NLCS MVP performance in 2024 that led the Dodgers to a World Series title, he signed a five-year, $74 million contract extension this past offseason.

The Los Angeles Dodgers expect third baseman Max Muncy to miss six weeks after sustaining a bone bruise in his left knee against the Chicago White Sox on Wednes

Tommy Edman will start against righties, with Kike’ Hernandez and Miguel Rojas splitting time against lefties until Muncy returns, but that is approximately six to eight weeks away.