Hunter Dozier
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Mar 7 2024The Angels reassigned Dozier to minor-league camp Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier signed a minor-league deal with the Angels in January after logging a .558 OPS across 91 plate appearances in his final season with the Royals. He looked better this spring, going 4-for-19 with a home run and three RBI, but the Angels will keep him in the minors until he proves he can maintain consistent success at the plate. Dozier will likely begin the season at Triple-A Salt Lake.
Jan 18 2024Dozier signed a minor-league contract with the Angels on Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier was released by the Royals last May following a dreadful start at the plate and never caught on with another team. Kansas City still owes him $9.25 million in 2024, but the Angels would be on the hook for only the veteran minimum if he makes the team. Dozier has slashed just .222/.286/.384 over 301 games since the start of the 2021 season. If he does manage to crack the Halos' Opening Day roster, it would likely be as a reserve.
May 27 2023Dozier was released by the Royals on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier refused his assignment to Triple-A Omaha and was officially let go Saturday. He is now free to sign with whatever team he likes, though his .183/.253/.305 slash line and 31.9 percent strikeout rate over 82 at-bats this season are rather unappealing.
May 22 2023Dozier was designated for assignment by the Royals on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier is making $7.5 million in 2023 and is owed more than $10 million beyond this season, but the Royals have opted to turn the page on a guy who no longer was in their future plans. The 31-year-old has just a .558 OPS this season and a .679 OPS since the start of the 2020 campaign. He will be released after clearing waivers.
May 15 2023Dozier went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier's big hit of the day came in the ninth inning when he took Eric Lauer deep to left center. Sunday was his second homer of the year and his first since April 10. He does have five hits over his last four games but is slashing just .197/.271/.329 with nine RBI, eight runs and an 8:27 BB:K over 85 plate appearances this season.
May 5 2023Dozier went 2-for-2 with a triple, a double, two walks and two RBI in Friday's 12-8 loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier's strong game Friday doubled his total of extra-base hits for the season -- he now has four through 23 contests. He snapped an 0-for-10 skid at the plate. The veteran utility man is slashing .185/.254/.292 with a home run, seven RBI, six runs scored and a pair of stolen bases over 71 plate appearances.
Apr 30 2023Dozier notched a stolen base as a pinch runner in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier isn't exactly a premium source of speed, but he was able to get himself into scoring position after replacing Salvador Perez in the eighth inning. It was Dozier's second steal of the season. The utility man is slashing .172/.226/.241 with a home run, five RBI and six runs scored over 62 plate appearances.
Apr 5 2023Dozier is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed-hitting Nicky Lopez will cover third base and bat eighth versus the Jays and right-handed starter Alek Manoah. Dozier has gone just 1-for-13 with zero walks and three strikeouts through four games played this season.
Apr 2 2023Dozier is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier started at third base in the first two games of the season but will head to the bench Sunday after he went 0-for-7 with two strikeouts. Matt Duffy will take over at the hot corner and bat ninth in the series finale.
Mar 25 2023Dozier (face) will bat cleanup and play first base in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier was scratched Thursday after getting hit in the lip by a ball during batting practice, but the injury wasn't a significant one. He's expected to begin the season as Kansas City's primary third baseman.
Mar 3 2023Dozier (illness) will start at third base and bat third in Friday's Cactus League game versus the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier was scratched from Wednesday's lineup with an illness, but it was never expected to be a long-term issue. The 31-year-old is expected to be the Royals' primary starter at the hot corner this season. Entering Friday, he's gone 3-for-6 with a home run, a stolen base and two total runs scored across two Cactus League games.
Mar 1 2023Dozier was scratched from Wednesday's Cactus League lineup against the Rockies due to an apparent illness, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Dozier feeling under the weather, the Royals will turn to Nick Loftin to fill in as their starting third baseman. The 31-year-old infielder likely won't miss than a day or two of game action, provided his illness isn't anything too severe.
Feb 4 2023Dozier will be the primary third baseman for Kansas City to open the 2023 season according to Royals general manager J.J. Picollo, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "We want [Dozier] to get at-bats," Picollo said. "That's the best place for him to play." The Royals want Bobby Witt to settle in at shortstop, and while Dozier has played in the outfield as well, Kansas City wants the 31-year-old to man the hot corner to begin the 2023 season. He will have to hit better in order to justify staying in the lineup, however, as he hasn't posted an OPS above .750 since his breakout 2019 season.
Oct 2 2022Dozier is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier went 0-for-5 with a run and a strikeout Saturday and will sit Sunday for the second time in Kansas City's past three games. Edward Olivares will serve as the designated hitter while Ryan O'Hearn starts in right field.
Sep 30 2022Dozier isn't starting Friday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier is getting a day off after he went 6-for-14 with a home run, a triple, a double, four RBI, two runs, a walk and three strikeouts over the last four games. Edward Olivares will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth.
Sep 27 2022Dozier went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier opened the scoring with his second-inning blast. The versatile 31-year-old has found his swing over his last seven games, going 9-for-26 (.346) with two homers, five RBI and a pair of doubles in that span. He's up to a .240/.298/.392 slash line with 12 long balls, 41 RBI, 50 runs scored and four stolen bases through 125 contests this season.
Sep 25 2022Dozier went 3-for-3 with a double, a walk, two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 13-12 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier produced RBI singles in the second and sixth innings. This was his third multi-hit effort in his last four games, a solid rebound after he went just 3-for-33 in his first 13 contests in September. The utility man is up to a .240/.298/.387 slash line with 39 RBI, 49 runs scored, 11 home runs and four stolen bases through 124 games this year.
Sep 24 2022Dozier will sit Saturday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier remains locked into the lineup against lefties, but his playing time against righties is slipping. He's now sat against seven of the last 11 right-handers the Royals have faced.
Sep 20 2022Dozier went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier tied the game at 3-3 with his fifth-inning solo shot. It was his first long ball since July 31, snapping a 34-game power drought. During that span, he slashed only .168/.210/.212 with five doubles, two RBI and nine runs scored. Dozier has had another forgettable season with a .234/.292/.380 slash line, 11 homers, 37 RBI, 47 runs scored and four stolen bases through 121 contests. He's still finding regular time in the corner infield and corner outfield spots, though he lacks one clear path to the starting nine on a daily basis, and he's been benched on occasion recently to allow the Royals to evaluate prospects.
Sep 16 2022Dozier will start in left field and bat seventh Friday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old was originally absent from Friday's lineup but will join the starting nine after Drew Waters was scratched with a sore ankle. Dozier is hitless in eight games since Sept. 3, having gone 0-for-16 with a walk, a run and seven strikeouts.
Sep 15 2022Dozier isn't starting Thursday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier has gone 0-for-16 with a run, a walk and seven strikeouts over his last eight games and will retreat to the bench for the fifth time in the last nine matchups. Kyle Isbel is starting in right field and batting eighth.
Sep 13 2022Dozier is not in the lineup Tuesday against Minnesota, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Dozier on the bench, Kyle Isbel will start the game in right field and bat seventh.
Sep 10 2022Dozier isn't starting Saturday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier has gone just 2-for-19 with a double, two runs and six strikeouts since the start of September, and he'll head to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Kyle Isbel is starting in right field and batting eighth.
Sep 7 2022Dozier isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier is out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went 0-for-8 with two strikeouts over the last three matchups. Nate Eaton will start in right field and bat sixth.
Sep 5 2022Dozier isn't in the lineup Monday against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier started the last three games and went 2-for-13 with a double, two runs and three strikeouts. He'll get a breather while Drew Waters starts in right field and bats eighth.
Sep 1 2022Dozier is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 7-for-19 with three runs, two stolen bases and an RBI while starting in each of the past four games, Dozier will retreat to the bench for the series finale in Chicago. He'll cede his spot in the lineup to Brent Rooker, who serves as Kansas City's designated hitter and No. 7 batter.
Aug 29 2022Dozier went 4-for-6 with a double and three runs scored in a 15-7 win over the Padres on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier joined in on an offensive outburst off Sean Manaea and Josh Hader with four hits of his own. It was his third game with at least four hits this season and the performance lifted his season-long average to .246. Dozier came into the game slashing .169/.217/.215 over the month of August even though his 2022 numbers are comparable to his career standard. Like many players, Dozier's best offensive season came in 2019. He hit .279 with 26 home runs that year.
Aug 26 2022Dozier is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Padres, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier is 2-for-23 over his past six games and will head to the bench for Friday's contest. Drew Waters will start in right field and bat eighth in the series opener.
Aug 22 2022Dozier is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier, who rejoined the Royals on Thursday following a stint on the paternity list, made three starts during the team's four-game series in Tampa Bay over the weekend and went 1-for-12 with four strikeouts. Rookie Drew Waters will pick up his first career MLB start in right field Monday while Dozier retreats to the bench for the day game.
Aug 20 2022Dozier will be on the bench Saturday against the Rays, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier returned from the paternity list Thursday and started a pair of games, going 1-for-8 with a pair of strikeouts. He's slashing just .136/.186/.212 over his last 17 games.
Aug 18 2022Dozier (personal) was activated from the paternity list and is starting in right field Thursday against the Rays, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier was away from the Royals the past few days to be with his family, but he'll rejoin the team for Thursday's series opener in Tampa Bay. The 30-year-old is off to a slow start in August with a .167/.222/.214 slash line through 11 games.
Aug 15 2022Dozier was placed on the paternity list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier wasn't in the lineup for Monday's matchup against the Twins and will ultimately be away from the team for up to three games following the birth of his child. Kyle Isbel and Nate Eaton are candidates to see increased playing time in Dozier's absence, while Maikel Garcia was called up to provide additional depth.
Aug 12 2022Dozier is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier has a .479 OPS through nine games in August and will head to the bench for Friday's series opener. Michael Massey will enter the lineup at second base, which pushes Nicky Lopez to shortstop and Bobby Witt to the hot corner.
Aug 9 2022Dozier is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader with the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier will get a breather in Tuesday's matinee after he went 3-for-16 with a double and two runs scored in the team's four-game series versus the Red Sox. Bobby Witt will slide over to the hot corner while Michael Massey enters the lineup at second base and bats sixth in Game 1.
Aug 3 2022Dozier isn't starting Wednesday against the White Sox, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier started the last six games and hit .083 with a homer, a double, two RBI, a walk and eight strikeouts. He'll retreat to the bench while Kyle Isbel shifts to right field with Nick Pratto starting in left.
Jul 31 2022Dozier went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-6 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier got the Royals within a run on his eighth-inning homer. He entered Sunday 0-for-11 over his last three games and added three more fruitless at-bats before making an impact. The 30-year-old is up to the 10-homer mark for the fourth time in his career. He's added 34 RBI, 37 runs scored, two stolen bases, 19 doubles and three triples while slashing .254/.318/.429 through 346 plate appearances. If he remains with the Royals after Tuesday's trade deadline, Dozier figures to be a fixture in the lineup, with time at third base and in left field most open currently.
Jul 27 2022Dozier isn't starting Wednesday against the Angels, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier is resting after he went 4-for-16 with a double, two RBI, three walks and two strikeouts over the last five games. MJ Melendez is starting in right field while Cam Gallagher takes over behind the plate.
Jul 18 2022The Royals reinstated Dozier (personal) from the restricted list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier was one of 10 Royals players who will rejoin the 26-man active roster after being ineligible to play during the four-game weekend series in Toronto due his vaccination status. He closed the Royals' first-half schedule with a .265/.327/.445 slash line to go with nine home runs, two stolen bases, 36 runs and 31 RBI across 309 plate appearances. Now that he's been activated, the 30-year-old should step back into a near-everyday role when the Royals open their post-All-Star-break schedule Friday against the Rays.
Jul 14 2022The Royals placed Dozier (personal) on the restricted list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier is one of 10 Royals on the 26-man active roster who won't be eligible for the four-game series in Toronto due to his vaccination status. He'll be formally reinstated from the restricted list for the Royals' first game coming out of the All-Star break July 22 against Tampa Bay. Infielder/outfielder Nate Eaton was summoned from Triple-A Omaha to temporarily replace Dozier on the active roster.
Jul 13 2022Dozier is unable to enter Canada for the four-game series in Toronto this weekend due to his vaccination status, so he'll be placed on the restricted list Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier is one of several players for the Royals who are unvaccinated and won't be able to make the trip to Toronto. The 30-year-old won't return to the field until after the All-Star break, while Vinnie Pasquantino and Ryan O'Hearn should see increased playing time against the Blue Jays.
Jul 11 2022Dozier is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier will get a breather in Game 1 on Monday after he went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Guardians. Vinnie Pasquantino will take over at first base and bat fourth in the matinee.
Jul 7 2022Dozier is out of the lineup for Thursday's game in Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With MJ Melendez getting a day off behind the plate and serving as the Royals' designated hitter, Dozier will move to the bench while Vinnie Pasquantino picks up the start at first base. Dozier had been included in the lineup in each of Kansas City's previous three contests, going 4-for-11 with a home run, a double, a walk and five RBI.
Jul 6 2022Dozier went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, a walk and three RBI in a 7-4 win against the Astros on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier hit a two-run home run off Cristian Javier in the first inning and notched another RBI with a double in the third. The veteran has a modest six-game hitting streak going, and he's hitting .391 (9-for-23) with a pair of homers and eight RBI over that stretch.
Jul 3 2022Dozier is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier will take a seat after going 6-for-19 with a home run, two doubles, a walk and three RBI while starting each of the past five games at either first base or as a designated hitter. Vinnie Pasquantino will handle first base Sunday, while Edward Olivares gets a look as the Royals' DH.
Jul 1 2022Dozier went 3-for-4 with a solo homer in Friday's 3-1 win over Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier went deep back-to-back with Vinnie Pasquantino against Michael Pineda in the fourth inning. It was his eighth home run of the year and his third since the start of June. Since he knocked four hits on June 12, the 30-year-old was stuck in an 8-for-47 (.170) slump with just one RBI in 13 games prior to Friday's three-hit performance.
Jun 26 2022Dozier is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After nine consecutive starts, Dozier will take a seat Sunday in what may just be a routine maintenance day. Ryan O'Hearn will pick up a rare start in the series finale versus Oakland while Dozier rests up.
Jun 20 2022Dozier went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a stolen base and two total runs scored in Monday's 6-2 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier was caught stealing after getting aboard on a fielder's choice in the fourth inning. He tried again in the seventh with more success, then capped off his night with an eighth-inning solo shot for the final run of the game. He's hit safely in each of the last two games after snapping an 0-for-13 skid. Overall, the utility man has slashed .259/.325/.426 with seven homers, 22 RBI, 27 runs scored, two steals, 11 doubles and two triples through 59 contests this season.
Jun 14 2022Dozier will sit Tuesday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier started each of the last four games, appearing at first base, right field and designated hitter. Carlos Santana, Kyle Isbel and MJ Melendez will fill those three spots Tuesday.
Jun 12 2022Dozier went 4-for-5 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in a 10-7 loss Sunday against Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier fueled Kansas City's attempted comeback, hitting a two-run homer in the sixth and doubling in the eighth. After going 3-for-26 to start June, he broke out of his slump with a monster game. With a .768 OPS, Dozier is having his most productive season at the plate since 2019.
Jun 10 2022Dozier (side) is starting at designated hitter and batting sixth Friday versus the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier will return to the lineup after missing three straight games while nursing a side issue. He'll look to break the slump he's been in lately, going 1-for-18 with two RBI and seven strikeouts over his last five games.
Jun 9 2022Dozier (side) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier will be excluded from the lineup for a third consecutive game due to a side issue. Carlos Santana is starting at first base and batting sixth.
Jun 8 2022Manager Mike Matheny said Wednesday that Dozier is out of the lineup for a second consecutive game since he's dealing with "something in his side," Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier has been in a slump recently, but his recent absences from the lineup stem from a side issue that surfaced during an at-bat Monday. He'll get more tests and rest before the Royals determine his next steps. If Dozier misses additional time, Carlos Santana and Ryan O'Hearn should see more playing time at first base.
Jun 7 2022Dozier is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier will take a seat after going 1-for-18 with seven strikeouts over his last five games. Though Carlos Santana is getting the nod at first base Tuesday in favor of Dozier, he's expected to serve as more of a part-time starter moving forward while the 17-36 Royals prioritize the development of younger players.
May 28 2022Dozier went 3-for-5 with two RBI and a run in the victory over the Twins on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier singled and scored in the top of the fourth inning and notched another single in the sixth before ripping a two-RBI base-knock in the seventh frame. The 30-year-old has secured a hit in five of his last six games, producing two extra-base hits and five RBI over that stretch. Dozier is batting .276 with 5 homers, 16 RBI, 21 runs and a stolen base over 156 at-bats in 42 games in 2022.
May 23 2022Dozier went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Monday's 9-5 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Three of the Royals' first four batters homered in the first inning off of Arizona starter Zach Davies. This was Dozier's second homer in his last five games and his fifth of the year. The slugger is up to a .270/.318/.461 slash line with 13 RBI, 18 runs scored and a stolen base in three attempts while adding eight doubles and two triples. He's hit well enough to maintain a place in the lineup nearly everyday, though he's seen time at first base and right field most often when he's not the designated hitter.
May 19 2022Dozier went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI on Thursday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier did the majority of his damage on a two-run homer in the first inning. It was his fourth long ball of the season and first since April 24. Despite the lack of power, Dozier has a .352 wOBA and 134 wRC+ across 133 plate appearances to begin the campaign.
May 17 2022Dozier is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the White Sox, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier went 1-foir-4 with a strikeout in Game 1 and will shift to the bench for the nightcap. Kyle Isbel will start in right field and bat fifth in his place .
May 13 2022Dozier went 5-for-5 with a double, an RBI and four runs scored in Friday's 14-10 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier enjoyed the series opener in Colorado, turning in his best game of the year at the dish. The impressive showing at the plate lifted his batting average 37 points from .240 to .277, and it was a good bounce-back effort after going 0-for-7 in his last two contests. The 30-year-old has added a .789 OPS with three home runs, eight RBI, 14 runs scored, six doubles, two triples and a stolen base through 28 games overall.
May 10 2022Dozier went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and two runs scored in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier was the only Royal to reach base multiple times in this contest. It was also his second multi-hit effort in his last three games. The 30-year-old lifted his slash line to .258/.298/.461 with three home runs, seven RBI, 10 runs scored, five doubles and two triples in 25 contests. Injuries to Edward Olivares (quadriceps) and Carlos Santana (ankle) have opened up playing time for Dozier at both first base and in right field, so he should be a fairly regular presence in the lineup going forward.
May 4 2022Dozier isn't starting Wednesday against St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier has gone just 3-for-15 with a double, a run and four strikeouts over the last five games. Following a hot start to the season, the 30-year-old will be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games. Salvador Perez will serve as the designated hitter while MJ Melendez starts behind the dish.
May 3 2022Dozier is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll sit for the second time in three games as the Royals clear a spot in the lineup at designated hitter for recent call-up MJ Melendez, who will make his MLB debut Tuesday. Dozier still looks to be fairly secure in a regular role, but his underwhelming .680 OPS on the season may put him at risk of losing out on at-bats if he's unable to show dramatic improvement in his subsequent starts.
May 1 2022Dozier is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Royals are giving Salvador Perez a day off from behind the plate to serve as the designated hitter, so Dozier will head to the bench for the series finale against the Yankees. Dozier closed the first month of the season with a 2-for-4 effort in Saturday's 3-0 win, bringing his batting average up to .242.
Apr 24 2022Dozier went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in a 5-4 loss Sunday in Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier hit a one-out solo shot off Drew Steckenrider to tie the game 3-3 in the ninth inning. The right fielder is off to a solid start with a .817 OPS, hitting for power and average. In 52 plate appearances to start the season, however, he has not walked. The 30-year-old has walked at league average rate (8.5 percent) over his career and if he's able to regain that, he may put up his best numbers since 2019.
Apr 20 2022Dozier went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier put the Royals ahead for the first time in the bottom of the sixth inning. The 30-year-old slugger made the start at first base with Carlos Santana (undisclosed) out, and he'll likely continue to fill in there as long as the latter is sidelined. For the season, Dozier has two homers, one triple, four RBI, four runs scored and a .290/.313/.548 slash line in 32 plate appearances.
Apr 20 2022Dozier went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier put the Royals ahead for the first time in the bottom of the sixth inning. The 30-year-old slugger made the start at first base with Carlos Santana (undisclosed) out, and he'd likely continue to fill in there as long as the latter is sidelined. For the season, Dozier has two homers, one triple, four RBI, four runs scored and a .290/.313/.548 slash line in 32 plate appearances.
Apr 16 2022Dozier went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His sixth-inning blast off Will Vest broke open a 1-1 tie, giving Dozier his first homer of the season. The 30-year-old has been making consistent contact to begin the year, slashing .296/.321/.481 with only four strikeouts in 27 at-bats -- a big improvement on the .219/.300/.394 line and 27.7 percent strikeout rate he posted over the last two seasons, if he can keep it up.
Apr 14 2022Dozier went 3-for-4 with a triple and a run scored in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier was the only Royal to record multiple hits in the contest. He hit a one-out triple in the fourth inning and came around to score on a Michael Taylor single to get the Royals on the board. Prior to Thursday, Dozier had gone just 3-for-15 with an RBI and a run scored. The veteran utility man has settled in as the primary designated hitter this season, and he typically hits sixth in the order. Dozier will also occasionally spell Carlos Santana at first base.
Apr 12 2022Dozier is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier started the first four games of the year, grabbing four hits. Salvador Perez will rest his legs as the designated hitter Tuesday, with Cam Gallagher starting behind the plate.
Apr 2 2022Dozier is batting .467 (14-for-30) with a triple, two doubles, five RBI and two runs scored through 10 Cactus League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The expected addition of Bobby Witt at third base blocks another path to regular playing time for Dozier, but he's still expected to be a near everyday option as the designated hitter. Dozier can also fill in for Carlos Santana at first base, but he's unlikely to get as much playing time in the corner outfield spots as he has in previous years. After a mediocre 2021 that saw Dozier hit .216/.285/.394 with 16 home runs, 54 RBI, 55 runs scored and five stolen bases in 543 games, he'll need to carry his momentum from spring into the regular season to maintain his place in the lineup.
Oct 1 2021Dozier went 3-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in Friday's 11-6 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier knocked an RBI single in the third inning and followed it up with a solo shot in the fifth. He singled again and swiped second base in the sixth. The 30-year-old improved his season slash line to .218/.287/.399 with 49 extra-base hits, 55 runs scored and five steals.
Sep 29 2021Dozier went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 6-4 win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old is now 4-for-8 in stolen base attempts this season. It's been a rough year for Dozier, who has a .213/.283/.388 slash line with 15 home runs, 50 RBI and 52 runs scored through 523 plate appearances. It's beginning to look like his strong 2019 campaign may be an outlier, as it's the only time he's batted north of .230 or slugged better than .400 in his five seasons.
Sep 21 2021Dozier went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Tuesday's loss to Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier got the Royals on the board in the seventh inning by taking Cal Quantrill deep with a 399-foot shot. The long ball was his 15th of the year and his second in as many days. The 30-year-old has been quietly heating up as of late, raising his season slash line to .214/.285/.388.
Sep 18 2021Dozier went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier's solo shot off Drew Steckenrider in the seventh inning was his 13th of the year. It was his only hit of the night and his third home run over the last eight games. The 29-year-old has posted a meager .209/.280/.375 slash line with 13 homers, 44 RBI, 49 runs scored, three steals and a 39:141 BB:K. Dozier is currently sitting at a 28.8 strikeout rate, which would be the highest mark of his career over a full season.
Sep 15 2021Dozier went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 10-7 win over Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old contributed to Kansas City's comeback effort with his fourth-inning blast. Dozier hasn't found much success in September, batting .242 with two homers, six RBI and four runs scored across his last 12 games. He should still be able to log regular time in right field or as the designated hitter.
Sep 12 2021Dozier is on the bench for Sunday's game against the Twins, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier is hitting .226 with three doubles, a home run and five RBI in his last 10 games after going 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles Saturday. Salvador Perez is the designated hitter Sunday while Sebastian Rivero starts at catcher.
Sep 9 2021Dozier went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double and an additional run scored in Thursday's 6-0 win over Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old added some insurance with his ninth-inning blast. Dozier has often hit eighth or ninth lately when he's in the lineup, as he's entered Thursday in a 3-for-34 slump over his previous 11 games. His homer was his first since Aug. 18 and his 11th of the year. The utility man has added 41 RBI, 45 runs scored, three stolen bases and a .204/.278/.356 slash line in 464 plate appearances overall in a disappointing season.
Sep 8 2021Dozier isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier started each of the last three games and went 0-for-5 with an RBI, four walks and two strikeouts. Michael Taylor will serve as the designated hitter while Ryan O'Hearn enters the lineup in right field.
Sep 4 2021Dozier will sit Saturday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier will hit the bench after starting 12 straight games, a stretch in which he hit .180/.196/.200 while striking out at a 31.4 percent clip. Ryan O'Hearn starts at first base, with Edward Olivares in right field.
Aug 23 2021Dozier went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two strikeouts Sunday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier was out of the starting lineup for the first two games of the series in Chicago while he felt under the weather, but he made his presence felt Sunday when he delivered an RBI single that scored Andrew Benintendi in the first inning. He also plated the former Red Sox star with an RBI double in the fifth, giving him his first multi-hit game since Aug. 11. He's hitting .266 with a .766 OPS, two homers, seven RBI and 10 runs scored across 68 plate appearances in August, though he's also struck out 21 times in that span.
Aug 22 2021Dozier (illness) will start in right field and bat sixth Sunday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier was out of the starting nine for the first two games of the series in Chicago while he felt under the weather, but the Royals never provided any indication that his absence was the result of a COVID-19-related concern. With the 30-year-old seemingly reporting to the ballpark healthy Sunday, he'll draw back into the starting nine for the series finale.
Aug 21 2021Dozier (illness) isn't starting Saturday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier will be excluded from the lineup for a second straight game as he continues to deal with an illness. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench, but Ryan O'Hearn will start in right field and bat seventh.
Aug 20 2021Dozier will sit Friday against the Cubs due to illness, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Royals haven't mentioned any coronavirus concerns regarding Dozier, so this appears to be simply a normal illness. Assuming that remains the case, he should be back in the lineup soon. Ryan O'Hearn starts in right field Friday.
Aug 18 2021Dozier went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Houston took the lead in the top of the seventh inning, Dozier helped Kansas City take it right back with his blast off reliever Blake Taylor. In his last 12 games, Dozier has gone 13-for-41 (.317) with two home runs, five RBI, eight runs scored and a pair of doubles. He's up to a .207/.280/.371 slash line with 10 homers, 35 RBI, 42 runs scored and three stolen bases in 393 plate appearances, but his recent hitting suggests he's shaken off an awful first half of the season.
Aug 16 2021Dozier went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Monday's 7-6 win over Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old went yard in the sixth inning of a back-and-forth contest. Dozier saw an eight-game hitting streak ended with an 0-for-4 effort Sunday versus St. Louis, but he didn't need much time to get back on track. He also snapped a 29-game homer drought dating back to July 8. For the year, the utility man is slashing .205/.277/.363 with nine homers, 33 RBI, 40 runs scored and three stolen bases through 386 plate appearances.
Aug 11 2021Dozier went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier and Whit Merrifield were the only Royals to produce multiple hits in the contest. Currently on a six-game hitting streak (8-for-21), Dozier has quietly begun to turn his season around. The 29-year-old still has a disappoint .204/.278/.360 slash line with eight home runs, 32 RBI, 38 runs scored and three stolen bases through 371 plate appearances. He is likely locked in as the starter in right field after Edward Olivares was sent down to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.
Aug 9 2021Dozier is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier started the past 35 games but will receive a breather Monday versus New York. The 29-year-old still has a .630 OPS for the season, though he's been hitting better in 21 games since the All-Star break with a .286/.381/.400 slash line. Emmanuel Rivera will start at third base in his absence.
Jul 31 2021Dozier went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 6-4 loss to Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Kansas City trailing by three runs in the ninth inning, Dozier did what he could to attempt to spark a rally. He got aboard with a single, stole second and scored on a Michael Taylor groundout, but that only cut the deficit to two runs. This was just Dozier's second steal in four attempts this season, as the 29-year-old doesn't represent much of a speed threat. He's added an unusually low .197/.274/.361 slash line with eight home runs, 30 RBI and 32 runs scored through 329 plate appearances. The utility man has been hampered by a career-low .254 BABIP.
Jul 19 2021Dozier went 4-for-4 with two doubles in Sunday's 5-0 loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier was responsible for four of the six total hits the Royals had for the day but didn't have much to show for it with his club having been shut out. The 29-year-old has been seeing the ball well lately, as he's slashing .333/.383/.519 with a homer, four RBI, seven runs scored and a 4:16 BB:K over his last 15 games. However, he's struggled mightily for the year, hitting just .192/.259/.362 with eight homers, 26 RBI, 27 runs scored and a 22:84 BB:K over 290 plate appearances.
Jul 8 2021Dozier went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double against Cleveland on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier went yard off of Cleveland starter Zach Plesac in the fourth inning for his first long ball since June 3, ending a dry spell of 31 games without one. It's been a miserable season for the 29-year-old Dozier, who is slashing an anemic .174/.241/.348 with eight homers and 26 RBI over 270 plate appearances.
Jun 30 2021Dozier went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier doubled in each of his first two at-bats and came around to score both times but was quieted at the plate thereafter. The 29-year-old continues to struggle to see the ball well, as he's slashing .163/.231/.335 with 21 extra-base hits, 22 RBI, 22 runs scored, a stolen base and an 18:69 BB:K over 234 plate appearances. Dozier is currently on pace for his highest strikeout rate since his rookie season and second-lowest walk rate in his career. He also sports a .201 BABIP, which is a career low and well below league average.
Jun 26 2021Dozier will sit Saturday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier finds himself on the bench for the second time in three games. He hasn't come close to justifying an everyday role this season, hitting a miserable .158/.231/.332 on the year. Jarrod Dyson and Jorge Soler will handle the outfield corners in his absence.
Jun 24 2021Dozier will sit Thursday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier has struggled all season, hitting .156/.222/.327 on the year. He's been even worse over his last 14 games, hitting just .137/.200/.176. Jarrod Dyson will take over in left field Thursday.
Jun 20 2021Dozier went 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's 7-3 win over Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sunday was just the seventh multi-hit effort in 54 games this year for Dozier. The 29-year-old was able to knock in a run with an RBI single in the sixth inning. Dozier is slashing just .157/.226/.335 with seven home runs, 21 RBI, 19 runs scored and a stolen base across 208 plate appearances. He's taken over as the primary left fielder since Andrew Benintendi (ribs) went on the injured list, although Dozier started at first base Sunday.
Jun 16 2021Dozier isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier went 0-for-12 with a walk and two strikeouts across the last three games. Whit Merrifield will shift to left field while Hanser Alberto starts at second base.
Jun 7 2021Dozier went 3-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored in Monday's 8-3 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Monday was his first multi-hit effort since May 4, although he also missed two weeks with a concussion. Dozier has hit safely in six of the last nine games, but his season slash line remains poor at .162/.230/.378 through 161 plate appearances. He's added seven home runs, 19 RBI, 18 runs scored and a stolen base.
Jun 6 2021Dozier is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier will get his first breather since being activated from the injured list May 28. Edward Olivares will start in right field as Kelvin Gutierrez mans the hot corner.
Jun 3 2021Dozier went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier hit a home run off J.A. Happ to lead off the fourth inning. The 29-year-old has really struggled this season, slashing just .153/.216/.372 with seven homers, 18 RBI and 16 runs in 148 plate appearances. However, he has figured something out in his last four games with two long balls, four RBI and four runs.
May 30 2021Dozier went 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 6-3 win over Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old plated Edward Olivares with a fielder's choice in the fifth inning, then came around to score on a Whit Merrifield single. In the ninth, Dozier added an insurance run with a solo shot off Minnesota reliever Juan Minaya. It's been a rough start to 2021 for Dozier, who is slashing .143/.206/.349 with six home runs, 16 RBI, 14 runs scored and a stolen base in 136 plate appearances.
May 29 2021Dozier (concussion) went 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored in Friday's 8-3 win over Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old was able to score both times he got on base in Friday's contest. Dozier missed two weeks after a collision with the White Sox's Jose Abreu. Dozier has had a rough start to the season with a .144/.211/.339 slash line with five home runs, 14 RBI, 12 runs scored and a stolen base in 128 plate appearances. He should see near-everyday playing time going forward, although Kelvin Gutierrez could challenge him at third base and Jorge Soler could do the same in right field.
May 28 2021Dozier (concussion) was activated from the injured list Friday and will bat eighth and play right field against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier missed two weeks after colliding with Jose Abreu along the first-base line in mid May. He was struggling significantly at the time of the injury, going hitless in his last eight games to lower his OPS to .541, but it looks as though he's still considered a starter, at least for now. Ryan O'Hearn was optioned in a corresponding move.
May 24 2021The Royals moved Dozier (concussion) from the 7-day injured list to the 10-day IL on Monday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier has already been sidelined for a full seven days, so the decision to transfer him to the 10-day IL is likely just a procedural move. The 29-year-old appeared in his second rehab game for Triple-A Omaha on Sunday, going 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI while playing all nine innings in right field. He'll be eligible to rejoin the Royals for the start of their three-game series in Tampa Bay that begins Tuesday.
May 22 2021Dozier (concussion) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier has been out for over a week after suffering a concussion during a collision with Jose Abreu. The relatively brief absence means he's unlikely to need a long rehab stint, though the Royals have yet to announce exactly when he'll be back with the big-league team.
May 21 2021Dozier (concussion) has been "checking the boxes" in his recovery, according to manager Mike Matheny, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier had a scary collision last week that resulted in a concussion. He was out playing catch and going through warmups/infield drills Friday, so it would seem that he is nearing a return to the lineup.
May 14 2021Dozier was placed on the 7-day injured list between games of Friday's doubleheader, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A frightening collision with Jose Abreu on a popup in the matinee left Dozier with neck discomfort, a bruise quad and evidently concussion symptoms (the 7-day IL is specifically for players with concussion symptoms). Kelvin Gutierrez was recalled in a corresponding move. Hanser Alberto is manning third base for the second game of the twin bill.
May 5 2021Dozier went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier took Cleveland ace Shane Bieber deep in the second inning. After a thumb injury hindered Dozier early in the season, he's heated up with three homers, six RBI and five runs scored in his last four games. The 29-year-old is slashing .184/.245/.448 with five homers, 14 RBI, 10 runs scored and a stolen base through 94 plate appearances this season.
May 3 2021Dozier went 2-for-5 with a triple, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Monday's 8-6 loss to Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His seventh-inning blast off James Karinchak capped the scoring on the night for the Royals. Dozier has gone yard in back-to-back games and has all four of his homers (plus 10 of his 13 RBI) on the year over the last 11 contests, but he's hitting only .195 (8-for-41) during that stretch.
May 2 2021Dozier went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and a double in Sunday's loss against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier was one of three Kansas City players that recorded at least two knocks, but he made his presence felt on the box score with a three-run shot in the top of the fourth that also scored Jorge Soler and Andrew Benintendi. The third baseman also committed two throwing errors in what was a very eventful game for him. It was Dozier's third multi-hit game of the campaign.
Apr 25 2021Dozier went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two strikeouts in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier had gone hitless in seven at-bats across the first two games of the series against Detroit, but he hit his second homer in the last four contests during Sunday's victory. The 29-year-old is hitting .120 with six RBI and five runs to begin the season.
Apr 22 2021Dozier went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's 9-8 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier capitalized on a sinking changeup in the third inning, barreling it over the wall in left to cut the Royals' deficit in half and make it a 4-2 game. It was his first home run in his last 82 at-bats, as he's struggled out of the gates this season with a .140/.213/.233 slash line. The long ball could give him some more confidence at the plate and help him start to turn things around. After all, he's got a history of doing damage at the plate in a full season, as he racked up 26 home runs, 84 RBI and 75 runs across 139 games in 2019.
Apr 18 2021Dozier went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier hit a single and stole second in the fifth inning, but he didn't come around to score. The 29-year-old is slashing .152/.222/.182 with no homers, two RBI and three runs scored in 10 games. He's now 1-for-2 in stolen base attempts this year.
Apr 13 2021Dozier (thumb) is starting at third base and batting seventh Tuesday against the Angels, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Off to an 0-for-13 start with five strikeouts and two walks in four games this season, Dozier will hit in the bottom third of the lineup against tough righty Dylan Bundy. Dozier will be wearing extra protection on his hand to protect his bruised thumb.
Apr 12 2021Dozier (thumb) will sit Monday against the Angels, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier bruised his thumb back on Opening Day and missed three games, though he returned to the lineup Wednesday and made three straight starts. He was pulled from Sunday's contest as the issue was still bothering him, and he'll now have to sit for at least one more game. Hanser Alberto will start at third base in his absence.
Apr 11 2021Dozier was removed from Sunday's win over the White Sox in the ninth inning since his thumb was still bothering him, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier had returned to the starting lineup in the past few games, and manager Mike Matheny said that the 29-year-old was a "full go" following Tuesday's off day. However, Hanser Alberto pinch hit for Dozier in the ninth inning, and Matheny revealed that Dozier's removal was due to his thumb issue. Prior to his departure, Dozier went 0-for-2 with a walk and one strikeout against the White Sox. It's not yet clear whether the issue will impact Dozier's availability for Monday's series opener against the Angels.
Apr 7 2021Dozier (thumb) will start at third base and bat sixth Wednesday against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier had missed the Royals' past three games with a swollen right thumb, but manager Mike Matheny said the 29-year-old is a "full go" coming off Tuesday's off day, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic. While Dozier may still wear some protection over the thumb while he waits for the inflammation to fully subside, it doesn't sound like it will have any effect on his hitting.
Apr 5 2021Dozier (thumb) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier bruised his thumb on Opening Day and hasn't gotten into a game since. He reportedly wanted to play in the series opener versus Cleveland, but the Royals will remain cautious with him for now, with Anne Rogers of MLB.com noting that Dozier will instead take some swings Monday. That seemingly suggests Dozier has a good chance to get back in the lineup Wednesday following Tuesday's off day. Hanser Alberto remains the starter at third base in his absence.
Apr 4 2021Manager Mike Matheny said that Dozier will put in a workout Sunday after he noticed a reduction in the swelling in his bruised right thumb, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier is out of the lineup for a second straight game Sunday against the Rangers, but Matheny noted that the 29-year-old could be available off the bench for the series finale depending on how he fares during the workout. He's being viewed as day-to-day for the time being and is seemingly on track to avoid a stint on the injured list.
Apr 3 2021Dozier's thumb is still swollen Saturday but no roster move is imminent, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Royals still don't think Dozier will miss much time, but it sounds like he is day-to-day at best, and a trip to the injured list can't be ruled out. Hanser Alberto figures to get starts at the hot corner until Dozier is able to return to the lineup.
Feb 28 2021Dozier and the Royals are expected to finalize a four-year contract extension Sunday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the deal is worth $25 million and also has a $10 million team option for 2026. It buys out the 29-year-old's final three years of arbitration and one year of free agency. After missing the start of the 2020 season due to a positive COVID-19 test, Dozier struggled to return to top form during the abbreviated campaign, but he at least continued to display a discerning eye at the plate with a career-high 14.6 percent walk rate. Over the past two seasons, Dozier has been a well above-average offensive contributor, slashing .267/.347/.492 (119 wRC+) in 772 plate appearances.
Dec 8 2020Dozier is expected to move back to third base for the 2021 season, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Royals just bolstered their lineup by signing Carlos Santana to a two-year, $17 million deal, and that means he will be the everyday first baseman going forward. This leaves the hot corner for Dozier, who played 28 games at first base, 20 games in the outfield and one game at third base in 2020. Dozier came up as a third baseman, so he should be able handle the move, although he projects as a below-average defender there.
Dec 2 2020The Royals and Dozier agreed Wednesday on a one-year, $2.72 million contract, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier's deal also includes additional money in incentives, most likely performance-related. After he was sidelined to begin the 2020 season following a positive COVID-19 test, Dozier struggled to recapture his 2019 form upon returning, slashing .228/.344/.392 over 186 plate appearances.
Sep 24 2020Dozier went 2-for-4 with a triple and two runs Wednesday in the Royals' 12-3 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier rode the wave of the Royals turning in one of their better offensive games of the season, accounting for two of Franchy Cordero's career-high five RBI on the night. After missing time earlier this season following a positive COVID-19 test, Dozier's overall numbers are down from his breakout 2019 campaign, but he's still been a well-above-average hitter (.241/.357/.421 slash line in 171 plate appearances, 115 wRC+).
Sep 18 2020Dozier went 1-for-5 with a stolen base in Friday's 9-5 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier singled and stole second in the first inning but couldn't come around to score. The 29-year-old has six homers, four steals, 12 RBI and 26 runs scored through 35 games this year.
Sep 13 2020Dozier went 3-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and three runs scored Sunday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier delivered the big blow against Dovydas Neverauskas in the sixth frame to club his sixth homer of the season. It was his first long ball since since Sept. 3, and he had collected only eight hits in his past 37 at-bats prior to Sunday's effort. Overall, Dozier has managed a .261/.384/.461 line with 26 runs scored and 12 RBI across 138 plate appearances.
Sep 3 2020Dozier went 2-for-5 with a solo home run during Thursday's loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier got the scoring started with a solo homer opposite Dylan Cease in the first inning. The 29-year-old has left the yard seven times this season while batting .253/.398/.493 across 22 games played.
Sep 1 2020Dozier went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Tuesday against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier took Zach Plesac deep in the sixth inning, providing the Royals with their only run of the contest. He now has four home runs on the season, though this was his first since Aug. 21. Overall, Dozier is hitting .235/.388/.456 with 17 runs scored, nine RBI and two stolen bases across 85 plate appearances.
Aug 29 2020Dozier went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs, one RBI, a stolen base and a walk during Saturday's 9-6 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old has now reached base in seven straight contests, going 8-for-26 with three doubles, 10 runs and seven walks during that stretch. Dozier has a .259/.403/.466 slash line with three homers, 15 runs, eight RBI and two stolen bases through 17 games.
Aug 23 2020Dozier went 4-for-4 with two doubles, a walk and three runs scored in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier entered Sunday with just four hits in his last 20 at-bats, but was able to break out with a pair of doubles and two singles in the series finale against Minnesota. He reached base five times in total, scoring three of the Royals' four runs on the day. The first baseman will look to carry his momentum into Monday's game against the Cardinals
Aug 22 2020Dozier went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Friday's 7-2 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His two-run shot in the seventh inning only padded the Royals' big lead, but it was Dozier's third homer in the last five games. The 29-year-old is still only hitting .219 since joining the lineup Aug. 9, but his .359 on-base percentage and .500 slugging percentage better reflect how dialed in he is at the plate right now.
Aug 17 2020Dozier went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, walk and stolen base Monday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier led off the second inning with a walk and immediately stole second base. He followed that up with a solo home run in the final frame, his second home run of the season and in as many contests. He's been fairly productive since being activated from the COVID-19 injured list August 9, racking up four RBI and two runs scored as well as a .379 on-base percentage in 29 plate appearances.
Aug 16 2020Dozier went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier got the Royals out to a 1-0 lead with his solo homer in the first inning off Randy Dobnak. The 28-year-old has struggled since coming off the COVID-19 injured list on Aug. 9, tallying just four hits in 20 at-bats.
Aug 9 2020Dozier, who was activated from the COVID-19 injured list earlier Sunday, will start at first base and bat cleanup in the Royals' series finale versus the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Unsurprisingly, the Royals will waste no time returning Dozier to a prominent spot in the lineup as he steps in for his 2020 debut. While he'll be filling in for Ryan O'Hearn (shin) at first base Sunday, Dozier is expected to see the bulk of his action in right field, which will free up slugger Jorge Soler to serve as the Royals' everyday designated hitter.
Aug 2 2020Royals general manager Dayton Moore said that he expects Dozier (illness) to arrive at the team's alternate training site Monday to resume workouts, Josh Vernier of 610 Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moore's comments suggest that Dozier is no longer experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and is on track to turn in the second consecutive negative test result he needs in order to gain clearance for team activities. Because Dozier has been shut down since July 20, however, he'll likely need around a week and a half to two weeks to regain conditioning and get prepared for a return to game action. Dozier is expected to slot in as the Royals' primary right fielder once he's formally activated from the COVID-19 injured list.
Jul 22 2020The Royals placed Dozier on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday after he tested positive for the coronavirus, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier played six innings in Monday's exhibition game against the Astros, so his positive test result was likely detected Tuesday. Per Joel Goldberg of Fox Sports Kansas City, Dozier said in a statement that he's been "hit with a couple of symptoms that go with the virus," so he'll head into quarantine and remain out indefinitely until he clears all COVID-19-related protocols. The uncertain timeline for Dozier's return in a shortened 60-game season could make it difficult to justify rostering the 28-year-old in shallower mixed leagues, especially those with limited bench or IL spots. Dozier's absence could clear the way for the newly acquired Franchy Cordero or holdovers Brett Phillips and Bubba Starling to see more regular work in the outfield.
Jul 9 2020Dozier (hand) returned to the Royals' summer-camp workout Thursday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Just one day after suffering a right hand contusion when he was hit by a pitch during Wednesday's intrasquad matchup, Dozier was back on the field to take live at-bats. Barring any setbacks, the issue shouldn't impact the 29-year-old's availability as he prepares for the start of the regular season.
Jul 8 2020Dozier was diagnosed with a right hand contusion after being hit by a pitch during Wednesday's intrasquad game, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old's removal appears to have been precautionary as manager Mike Matheny didn't appear concerned by the injury. Dozier could lay low for a couple days but figures to make a relatively quick return to the action.
Mar 18 2020Dozier started in the outfield in 9 of his 10 Cactus League games before the suspension of spring training. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was reported in December the 28-year-old would work as Kansas City's primary right fielder in 2020 after the team acquired Maikel Franco, and the team was following through on that plan in spring training. Dozier made 20 appearances in right field last season, but he primarily played third base (100 games). Dozier had a .279/.348/.522 slash line with 26 home runs in 2019, and regardless of where he plays in the field, he figures to be near the top of the order for the Royals once the season eventually gets under way.
Dec 19 2019Dozier will likely serve as the Royals' primary right fielder in 2020, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Royals acquired Maikel Franco on Thursday, and he is likely to take over the primary third baseman role previously held by Dozier. Whit Merrifield will shift to center field to make room for Dozier in the outfield.
Sep 12 2019Dozier went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and double Thursday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier took Lucas Giolito deep in the sixth inning for his 26th homer of the season. He's now recorded at least one hit in eight of 10 games since Sept. 1, also scoring seven runs in that span. For the campaign, he's maintained a .291/.363/.554 line across 523 plate appearances.
Sep 6 2019Dozier went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in Friday's win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dozier has now had multi-hit games on three straight days, going 8-for-11 over that stretch. He owns a .289/.362/.553 line on the season with 25 homers, a far cry from the .229/.278/.395 line with 11 homers he managed last season.
Aug 28 2019Dozier went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and another RBI in Wednesday's win over the A's.
Aug 23 2019Dozier went 1-for-4 with a triple and an RBI in Friday's loss to Cleveland.
Aug 18 2019Dozier recorded a pair of base hits across four at-bats in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Mets.
Aug 8 2019Dozier went 2-for-5 with a pair of home runs, two runs scored and three RBI in a 10-8 defeat for the Royals on Thursday.
Aug 3 2019Dozier went 2-for-5 with two solo home runs in Friday's 11-9 loss to the Twins.
Jul 26 2019Dozier went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer and two walks in Thursday's extra-innings loss to Cleveland.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 20 2019Dozier went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday against the Indians.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 16 2019Dozier went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in an 11-0 victory against the White Sox on Tuesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 2 2019Dozier went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run in Monday's loss to the Blue Jays.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 25 2019Dozier went 1-for-5 with a grand slam in Tuesday's 8-6 win over Cleveland.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 24 2019Dozier went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and three RBI in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Twins.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 21 2019Dozier (side) was activated from the 10-day injured list<\/a> on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 16 2019Dozier will start a rehab assignment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Monday, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 15 2019Dozier (side) took swings off a tee Saturday and could be activated for Kansas City's upcoming series at Seattle, which runs Monday through Wednesday, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 13 2019Manager Ned Yost said Dozier (side) will begin taking batting practice Friday in Minnesota, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 12 2019Manager Ned Yost said Dozier (side) will likely require a rehab assignment before rejoining the Royals, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 12 2019Dozier (side) is not in the lineup<\/a> Wednesday against the Tigers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 11 2019Dozier (side) could be activated from the injured list Wednesday, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 3 2019Dozier (side) was placed<\/a> on the 10-day injured list Monday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 31 2019Dozier (side) is optimistic he can take dry swings Saturday, swing off a tee Sunday and then return to the lineup Tuesday against the Red Sox, Joel Goldberg of FOX Sports Kansas City<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 31 2019Dozier (side) is optimistic he can take dry swings Saturday, swing off a tee Sunday, and then return to the lineup Tuesday against the Red Sox, Joel Goldberg of FOX Sports Kansas City<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 31 2019Dozier (chest) isn't starting Friday's game against the Rangers, Joel Goldberg of FOX Sports Kansas City<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 30 2019Dozier exited Thursday's game against the Rangers with right-sided thorax tightness, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 26 2019Dozier went 4-for-5 with a two-run home run in a 8-7 win over the Yankees on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 26 2019Dozier went 4-for-5 with a two-run home run in an 8-7 win over the Yankees on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 14 2019Dozier went 2-for-5 with a double, two runs scored and three RBI in Tuesday's 11-5 win over the Rangers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 6 2019Dozier went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Astros.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 24 2018Dozier is out of Tuesday's lineup against the Tigers, Maria Torres of The Kansas City Star reports.Brian Goodwin is starting in center field, which pushes Rosell Herrera to right field and Jorge Bonifacio to designated hitter. This alignment could develop into a trend, given that Dozier is hitting just .149 with a 37 percent strikeout rate over his last 67 games.
Jul 22 2018Dozier is out of the lineup Sunday against the Twins, Rustin Dodd of The Athletic Kansas City reports.Dozier has started back-to-back games for Kansas City, but with Salvador Perez getting to DH instead of catch in the series finale, there wasn't enough room for Dozier and Lucas Duda to coexist in the same lineup. Dozier has been awarded 11 starts in the month of July, but hasn't necessarily taken advantage, owning a .159/.196/.227 slash line through 44 at-bats.
Jul 2 2018Dozier is not in the lineup Monday against the Indians, Joel Goldberg of FOX Sports Kansas City reports.Dozier sits for the second time in three games, with Lucas Duda playing first base. Dozier is hitting just .186 with a .565 OPS in the month of June.
Jun 30 2018Dozier is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mariners, Mike Swanson of the Kansas City Royals reports.Dozier has started 22 of the Royals last 23 games, but will head to the bench Saturday with Lucas Duda starting at first base and Rosell Herrera serving as designated hitter. Dozier is finishing up a terrible April in which he slashed .193/.247/.337 with three home runs in 83 at-bats.
Jun 26 2018Dozier is not in the lineup Tuesday in Milwaukee.Dozier gets squeezed out with the game being played at Miller Park. The Royals' regular designated hitter, Lucas Duda, will move out to first base in his place.
Jun 23 2018Dozier went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's loss to the Astros.The 26-year-old took a Lance McCullers fastball the opposite way for his fourth career home run. Dozier remained at first base Saturday as Lucas Duda, fresh off the DL, slotted in as the designated hitter. It seems the Royals are intent on giving Dozier a long look as they evaluate for the future.
Jun 17 2018Dozier went 1-for-4 with a two runs shot in Sunday's 7-4 loss to Houston.All three of Dozier's long balls have come since May 30, but he's also hitting just .226 (12-for-53) with just four RBI in the process. With Lucas Duda (foot) nearing his return from the DL, Dozier will likely head back to the minors or be moved to a bench role at best.
Jun 9 2018Dozier is out of the lineup against the Athletics on Saturday, Joel Goldberg of Fox Sports Kansas City reports.Dozier will find a spot on the bench after starting the past six games. During each of last five outings, he's picked up exactly one hit, but has only tallied one extra-base knock and struck out five times. In his place, Mike Moustakas will start at first base and Ramon Torres will get the nod at third.
May 27 2018Dozier will start at first base and bat fifth Sunday against the Rangers.With Lucas Duda (foot) and Cheslor Cuthbert (back) on the disabled list, Dozier has settled in as the Royals' primary option at first base since getting promoted from Triple-A Omaha on May 14. Over his 12 games with the big club, Dozier is hitting .250 with three extra-base hits, all doubles. Neither Duda nor Cuthbert appears especially close to a return from the DL, so Dozier should have some security in an everyday role, despite having yet to make much of an impact in the fantasy realm.
May 14 2018Dozier was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Monday, Rustin Dodd of The Athletic Kansas City reports. He is starting at first base and hitting ninth against the Rays, according to Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com.With Lucas Duda (foot) landing on the disabled list, Dozier will join the Royals for the first time all season and immediately slot into the lineup as the team's starting first baseman. The 26-year-old prospect, who is hitting .254/.385/.339 through 35 games with the Storm Chasers this season, could settle in as the Royals' primary first baseman while Duda is sidelined if he holds his own.
Mar 12 2018Dozier was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Monday, Rustin Dodd of The Athletic Kansas City reports.Dozier went 4-for-17 with one extra-base hit and one RBI through 11 games at big-league camp. He was expected to compete for a spot at first base after Eric Hosmer's departure, but it looks as though he'll begin the season at Triple-A Omaha.
Feb 12 2018General manager Dayton Moore said Dozier could be an option at first base this season if the Royals don't re-sign Eric Hosmer, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.Dozier has played just 12 games at first base through his first five seasons as a pro, but the Royals are apparently confident enough in his ability as a defender to call for the transition should it be necessary. The 26-year-old saw his prospect star fade a little bit in 2017 after turning in a lackluster .243/.341/.441 slash line across three minor-league levels in an injury-shortened season (33 games). He'll look to get back on track in 2018, and with the Royals in the midst of a rebuild, Dozier should have a shot to carve out a role for himself in spring; if he earns regular at-bats, Dozier has the ability to post solid power numbers with a low batting average.
Sep 15 2017Dozier played in just 33 minor-league games in 2017 due to injury, and finished the campaign with a .243/.341/.441 slash line through 111 at-bats.A strained oblique suffered in April, and a fractured wrist sustained in June cost Dozier significant playing time this year. The missed opportunities also contributed to the 26-year-old being left off the list of September callups. That said, the third baseman is expected to be right back in big-league camp come March, and assuming Mike Moustakas is lost in free agency, Dozier may even compete for an Opening Day roster spot in 2018.
Aug 12 2017Dozier recently fractured his nose, but continues to play through the injury at Double-A Northwest Arkansas, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.It's been a wild campaign for the Royals' former first-round pick. Dozier has played in just 15 minor-league games this season due in part to a strained oblique suffered in April, a fractured wrist sustained in June and -- on a brighter note -- the recent birth of his first child. Dozier, who made his MLB debut last year, will look to find his stride quickly while a September call-up remains a possibility.
Jun 23 2017Dozier (wrist) may be moved to the 60-day DL to clear space on the 40-man roster for Brian Flynn, who is scheduled to return from a back injury this week, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.The 25-year-old outfielder entered the campaign with high hopes, but a pair of injuries derailed Dozier's season. He's expected to miss most of the remaining 2017 schedule anyway, so bumping him from the 40-man makes sense. Dozier is a decent prospect for dynasty league owners to monitor, but he's likely off the radar until next spring.
Jun 10 2017Dozier suffered a left hamate (wrist) fracture and is back on the 7-day DL at Triple-A Omaha, Rustin Dodd of The Kansas City Star reports.He missed the first six weeks of the minor-league season with an oblique strain, and now might miss most of the rest of the season with a broken wrist. Dozier is not an elite prospect, and is mostly relevant because of his proximity to the big leagues. He can be cut loose in deep single-season formats.
May 29 2017Dozier (oblique) moved his rehab assignment to Triple-A Omaha on Monday.Dozier appeared in three games for High-A Wilmington to kick off his rehab, going 4-for-11 with five strikeouts in those contests. The Royals haven't etched out a timetable for Dozier's activation from the disabled list, but with no starting role with the big club awaiting the 25-year-old, the team may be inclined to keep him on the rehab assignment for the full 20 days.
May 23 2017Dozier (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with High-A Wilmington.After injuring his oblique in late March, little has been revealed about the progress he's made in his rehab program. However, it seems like Dozier is nearly back to full health and is well on his way to return as soon as he's eligible to do so in the beginning of June. A more specific return timetable should be revealed once he gets a few games under his belt.