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Athletics Place Max Muncy on IL With Fractured Left Hand as Brett Harris Is Recalled

Oakland signals an internal third-base replacement with no return date announced.

Apr 20, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Athletics third baseman Max Muncy (3) hits an RBI-sacrifice fly against the Seattle Mariners during the eighth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Athletics placed third baseman Max Muncy on the 10-day injured list with a fractured fifth metacarpal in his left hand and recalled Brett Harris from Triple-A.
  • Reporters linked the injury to an April 13 hit-by-pitch from Nathan Eovaldi after an initial diagnosis of a bruised left hand.
  • The team has not provided a timetable for Muncy’s return, and coverage indicates the absence will likely exceed the minimum stint.
  • Third base is expected to be shared by Harris and Darell Hernaiz, with Jeff McNeil a possible option at the position to open second-base at-bats for Zack Gelof.
  • Muncy, a 2021 first-round pick, started 2026 at .239/.308/.402 with two homers and a 35.6% strikeout rate after strong production in the upper minors.