HUNTER DOZIER NEWS

Royals make official Dozier deal for $25 million, four years

The Kansas City Royals made official their $25 million, four-year contract with third baseman Hunter Dozier on Monday, ensuring that another member of their young foundation is und...

MARCH 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP source: Royals, Dozier agree to $25M, 4-year deal KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals and third baseman Hunter Dozier have agreed to a $25 million, four-year contract that includes a fifth-ye...

FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

AP source: Royals, Dozier agree to $25M, 4-year deal

The Royals and third baseman Hunter Dozier have agreed to a $25 million, four-year contract that includes a fifth-year option, a person with knowledge of the agreement has told The...

FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kansas City Royals make smart move by extending Hunter Dozier It took far longer than it should have, but the Kansas City Royals came to the realization that they needed to focus on finding players that...

FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Royals sign Hunter Dozier to long-term contract extension The Kansas City Royals' busy offseason continues with the Hunter Dozer extension. The Royals are banking on their competitive window opening...

FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Lands four-year extension Dozier and the Royals are expected to finalize a four-year contract extension Sunday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Santana, Benintendi highlight new-look Royals lineup

The arrival of the longtime Indians slugger Carlos Santana and young Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi in Kansas City filled out a roster that could be sneaky good as the Royals...

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals moves for Santana, Benintendi proof it's time to win

The Kansas City Royals had been quiet the past couple of offseason cycles, letting the young core they plan to lead their next assault on the World Series to grow and develop out o...

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals, 1B Carlos Santana agree to $17.5M,. 2-year deal

The Kansas City Royals and veteran first baseman Carlos Santana have agreed to a $17

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moving back to third base Dozier is expected to move back to third base for the 2021 season, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Schwarber, Bradley, Duvall among 59 cut in pandemic fallout

Kyle Schwarber and Albert Almora Jr. were cut loose by the Chicago Cubs after helping the team win its first World Series title in more than a century, among 59 players who became...

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals agree to several deals, cut Franco on busy day

The Kansas City Royals agreed to one-year deals with outfielders Jorge Soler and Franchy Cordero, first baseman Hunter Dozier and right-handers Jesse Hahn and Jakob Junis on Wednes...

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Under contract for '21 The Royals and Dozier agreed Wednesday on a one-year, $2.72 million contract, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Royals agree with Minor, sign Taylor to $1.75M, 1-year deal

The Kansas City Royals agreed to a two-year deal with pitcher Mike Minor and finalized a $1.75 million, one-year contract with outfielder Michael Taylor as they piece together a ro...

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Triples, scores twice in win Dozier went 2-for-4 with a triple and two runs Wednesday in the Royals' 12-3 win over the Cardinals.

Impact 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+).

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Martinez, Cardinals to take on Duffy, Royals

The Cardinals will start Carlos Martinez on Wednesday and the Royals are expected to counter with Danny Duffy

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lindblom expected to start as Brewers host the Royals

The Royals will start Brad Keller on Sunday while the Brewers are expected to counter with Josh Lindblom

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches fourth steal Dozier went 1-for-5 with a stolen base in Friday's 9-5 loss to the Brewers.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Nottingham's slam helps Brewers rally to beat Royals 9-5

Jacob Nottingham hit a grand slam and Orlando Arcia added a three-run shot as the Milwaukee Brewers rallied from an early four-run deficit and beat the Kansas City Royals 9-5

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores three times Dozier went 3-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and three runs scored Sunday against the Pirates.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Keller 1st MLB shutout, KC tops Pirates for 6th win in row

Brad Keller pitched his first major league shutout, tossing a five-hitter as the Kansas City Royals won their sixth in a row by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-0

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals host Pirates, look to build on Singer's strong outing

Kansas City looks to follow up a dominant performance by Thursday starter Brady Singer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers snap 6-game losing streak, beat Angels 7-1

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kansas City takes 7-game skid into matchup with Cleveland

Kansas City is looking to snap its seven-game losing streak with a win over Cleveland

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Launches seventh homer Dozier went 2-for-5 with a solo home run during Thursday's loss to the White Sox.

Impact Dozier got the scoring started with a solo homer off 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.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE