Max Muncy's ulnar collateral ligament is intact and thus won't require surgery. But the Los Angeles Dodgers' first baseman won't be available for Wednesday's National League Wild Card Game against the St. Louis Cardinals or for the ensuing division series against the San Francisco Giants, should L.A. advance.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he is "still trying to hold out a glimmer of hope" for a late October return, but that also seems far-fetched. Muncy is hopeful, too, for what it's worth.

"I have to be," he said. "If I'm not hopeful, then it's gonna be a rough couple of weeks for me."