Overview
- The collision occurred Thursday when Muncy hit a grounder and Vargas charged the bag because pitcher Ryne Nelson did not cover first, producing a head‑on impact that left both players down for several minutes.
- Trainers checked both on the field and each walked off under their own power before being replaced by Santiago Espinal for the Dodgers and Pavin Smith for the Diamondbacks.
- Postgame tests cleared Muncy of a concussion but he reported shortness of breath on the play and will sit Friday, an already scheduled day off, while remaining day-to-day with the club optimistic about a weekend return.
- Vargas suffered bruises to his thigh, ribs and neck, had negative X-rays and is listed day-to-day with the Diamondbacks prepared to use Pavin Smith if needed.
- Muncy’s recent right‑wrist HBP and his role as a middle‑of‑the‑order power bat raise the stakes for any absence and the teams will continue concussion monitoring and targeted imaging while using bench options such as Espinal and Alex Freeland to cover lineup shifts.