Dodgers’ Slump Worsened by Clubhouse Bug, Dave Roberts Says
The Dodgers have been going through a slump over the past few weeks, but there's been something else wrong with the team — players are getting sick.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been going through a slump over the past few weeks, but there’s been something else wrong with the team — players are getting sick. Just a week ago, Max Muncy had to leave a game early against the Chicago Cubs due to feeling under the weather. He felt chills and had a cough for two weeks, per Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register .
Additionally, Freddie Freeman went through something similar, while Alex Freeland and Teoscar Hernandez had more minor effects. Feb 21, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts against the Los Angeles Angels during a spring training game at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J.
Rebilas-Imagn Images The bug that spread around the clubhouse was underreported, other than Muncy’s illness. With the offense going through a legitimate slump , manager Dave Roberts has acknowledged that it is impossible to ignore the effect the players’ health is having on the team. “It is a factor.
It’s the truth,” Roberts said. “Freddie’s got it a little bit. Muncy’s gone through it.