Max Muncy’s mid-season turnaround has been a much-needed bonus to the middle of the Dodgers’ lineup, but the future of his career with Los Angeles has still yet to be determined.

Muncy began the season as one of the worst hitters in baseball, not connecting for his first home run until April 30 until finding out that he was dealing with astigmatism. Since wearing new eye goggles, Muncy has turned into one of baseball’s most ferocious hitters, as he is slashing .306/.429/.590 over his last 43 games, tallying 11 home runs and 44 RBI while walking 31 times compared to just 25 strikeouts.

This all comes at a point where the Dodgers have to make a decision about the future of their longest tenured position player. While Muncy does have a $10 million player option for the 2026 season, Muncy understands that the fate of his career is not entirely in his hands, per Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register.

“At this point, I’ve accomplished a lot. I’ve been able to do almost all of it in a Dodgers uniform and that’s something that’s very special to me,” he said. “Obviously I’ve made it very clear I want to retire as a Dodger. But that’s not always in your hands. Sometimes you can play as good as you possibly can but it’s just time. When it’s time, it’s time. That’s something as I’ve gotten older that I understand.”

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Clayton Kershaw is just three strikeouts away from becoming the first Dodger in history to 3,000 strikeouts after recording five against the Colorado Rockies on Thursday.

The anticipation of a historic feat is riding high within the Dodgers’ clubhouse, per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. Kershaw’s chance at history will come against the Chicago White Sox on July 2.

“I guess ultimately the last box he needs to check for his future Hall of Fame career is that 3,000-strikeout threshold,” Roberts said. “We’re all waiting in anticipation.”

Anthony Banda spoke on the terrific season Andy Pages is having, as the outfielder is shaping up for what could be his first career All-Star appearance, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.

“He’s just blossomed into, in my opinion, an All-Star,” reliever Anthony Banda said last week. “He’s one of a kind.”