HUNTER DOZIER NEWS

Royals' bats awaken in 8-4 win over Blue Jays to avoid sweep

MJ Melendez and Emmanuel Rivera drove in two runs apiece, leading Brady Singer and the Kansas City Royals over the Toronto Blue Jays 8-4 to end a three-game losing streak

JUNE 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Managing side issue Manager 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.

Impact 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.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Dozier isn't starting Wednesday's game against Toronto.

Impact Dozier went 1-for-18 with two RBI, a walk and seven strikeouts over his last five games, and he'll remain out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. Carlos Santana will start at first base and bat sixth.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting amid slump Dozier is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact 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.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hedges' three-run homer helps Guardians beat Royals 8-3

Austin Hedges hit a three-run homer and rookie Oscar Gonzalez doubled in two runs, sending the Cleveland Guardians to an 8-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals

JUNE 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three hits, two RBI in victory Dozier went 3-for-5 with two RBI and a run in the victory over the Twins on Saturday.

Impact 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 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Witt Jr. hits 3 doubles, ups extra-base count, KC tops Twins

Rookie Bobby Witt Jr. delivered three more doubles for his second straight three-hit game and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 7-3

MAY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polanco, Correa power Twins past struggling Royals 10-7

Jorge Polanco homered in a four-run first inning and Carlos Correa hit a go-ahead homer in the fourth to power the Minnesota Twins to a 10-7 win over the Kansas City Royals

MAY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Making Sense of Hunter Dozier's Wild Start to the Season Dozier is thriving for the Royals, but in an unorthodox way.

MAY 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Blasts solo shot Dozier went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Monday's 9-5 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Impact Three of the Royals' first four batters homered in the first inning off 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 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Smith, Walker homers spoil Greinke's return to Arizona, 9-5

Christian Walker and Pavin Smith homered and Ketel Marte’s two-run double broke a fourth-inning tie when Arizona beat Kansas City 9-5 in Zack Greinke’s return to Chase Field

MAY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals bring home losing streak into matchup against the Twins

The Kansas City Royals take on the Minnesota Twins looking to break a three-game home slide

MAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals host the Twins to start 3-game series

The Kansas City Royals open a three-game series at home against the Minnesota Twins on Friday

MAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rips three-run homer Dozier went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI on Thursday against the White Sox.

Impact 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 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Robert homers, drives in 4 as White Sox beat Royals 7-4

Luis Robert homered and drove in four runs as the Chicago White Sox rallied past the Kansas City City Royals 7-4  to win the five-game series

MAY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Game 2 Dozier is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the White Sox, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies take on the Royals with series tied 1-1

Both the Colorado Rockies and the Kansas City Royals are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andrew Benintendi and Hunter Dozier react to Royals' 14-run game Kansas City Royals players Andrew Benintendi and Hunter Dozier react to the club's 14-10 win over the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on May...

MAY 14, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Royals play the Rockies after Dozier's 5-hit game

The Kansas City Royals play the Colorado Rockies after Hunter Dozier had five hits on Friday in a 14-10 win over the Rockies

MAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Five hits in win Dozier went 5-for-5 with a double, an RBI and four runs scored in Friday's 14-10 win over the Rockies.

Impact 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 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Benintendi, Dozier lead 18-hit night; Royals top Rox 14-10

Andrew Benintendi hit a two-run homer and an RBI triple, Hunter Dozier had his first career five-hit game and the Kansas City Royals broke out of their offensive funk in a 14-10 vi...

MAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches steal Thursday Dozier went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Rangers.

Impact The Royals' offense struggled to get much going with no extra-base hits in the contest. The steal was Dozier's first of the season in his second attempt. He's never stolen more than five bases or made nine attempts in a campaign. The utility man is hitting .233 with one RBI, four runs scored, two doubles and a triple through 10 games in May.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Double, two runs in loss Dozier went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and two runs scored in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Rangers.

Impact 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 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zimmermann leads Orioles past Royals 4-2 to earn DH split

Bruce Zimmermann threw six effective innings and Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 to earn a doubleheader split on Sunday

MAY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out of lineup Dozier isn't starting Wednesday against St. Louis.

Impact 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 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE