Brian Dozier 2B FA Wed 8/9/17 12:09 AM
Brian Dozier
2B FA
Dozier went 3-for-5 with two runs, a grand slam and five RBI during Tuesday's win over the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Dozier roped a go-ahead grand slam in the fourth inning to give the Twins a lead they wouldn't relinquish en route to their third straight win. The 30-year-old hasn't been able to match his offensive production from last season, but with four home runs in his past five games, it's certainly possible that Dozier may be gearing up for a strong finish to the 2017 campaign.
Brian Dozier 2B FA Mon 8/7/17 4:55 PM
Brian Dozier
2B FA
Dozier (illness) will start at second base and lead off Monday against the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Dozier exited in the sixth inning of Sunday's win over the Rangers upon falling ill, but after resting overnight, he'll be good to go for the start of the four-game series with Milwaukee. The Twins' table setter has connected on four home runs in his last six games, leaving fantasy owners to salivate over the possibility of another second-half power surge similar to the one he enjoyed in 2016.
Brian Dozier 2B FA Sun 8/6/17 6:53 PM
Brian Dozier
2B FA
Dozier (illness) should play Monday against Milwaukee according to Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
EDGE Analysis
Dozier exited Sunday's contest against Texas as a precaution, as he was dealing with dizziness and light-headedness. Head coach Paul Molitor said that he "didn't want to take any chances", which is what prompted the removal of the second baseman. Stay tuned for an update prior to Monday's series opener against the visiting Brewers.
Brian Dozier 2B FA Sun 8/6/17 5:13 PM
Brian Dozier
2B FA
Dozier exited Sunday's game against the Rangers with an illness, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
This is reassuring news for fantasy owners, as Dozier was not forced to exit Sunday's game due to any sort of injury. The Twins announced that their second baseman is day-to-day with the illness.
Brian Dozier 2B FA Sun 8/6/17 4:48 PM
Brian Dozier
2B FA
Dozier exited Sunday's game against the Rangers with an apparent injury, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dozier was 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI before being removed from Sunday's contest prior to the sixth inning. The nature of his injury is unknown, though that information should become available shortly.
Brian Dozier 2B FA Sat 8/5/17 8:23 AM
Brian Dozier
2B FA
Dozier went 3-for-5 with two solo home runs and a third run scored in Friday's 8-4 win over the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
His homers came in his first two at-bats on the night in the first and second innings, giving Dozier 19 jacks on the year and three in his last four games. The 30-year-old hasn't been able to match last season's career-best numbers, but his .772 OPS and overall production through 99 games puts him on track to meet or exceed his performance in 2015.
Brian Dozier 2B FA Wed 8/2/17 1:55 PM
Brian Dozier
2B FA
Dozier is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres, LaVelle E. Neal of the Star Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dozier will take a day to clear his head after going 0-for-4 at the plate during Tuesday's loss to San Diego, following his five strikeout game Monday. This marks the first time Dozier is on the bench since a minor back issue caused him to miss two games in early July. In his place, Eduardo Escobar draws the start at second while Joe Mauer bats leadoff.
Brian Dozier 2B FA Sun 7/30/17 10:03 PM
Brian Dozier
2B FA
Dozier went 1-for-6 with a solo homer and five strikeouts in Sunday's 6-5 loss to Oakland.
EDGE Analysis
Dozier led this 12-inning affair off with a home run, then proceeded to go down on strikes in each of his five plate appearances after that. The second baseman's hitting profile is more fitting for a middle of the order bat than a leadoff man, as he has launched 87 home runs in the past three seasons while posting a strikeout rate of at least 20 percent in each.
Brian Dozier 2B FA Sun 7/23/17 11:35 PM
Brian Dozier
2B FA
Dozier went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and two runs scored during Sunday's loss to Detroit.
EDGE Analysis
The second baseman extended his hitting streak to nine games and has three bombs, seven RBI and eight runs during that stretch. Dozier is posting another solid fantasy campaign, and he could be in the beginning stages of a second-half outburst.
Brian Dozier 2B FA Wed 7/5/17 4:57 PM
Brian Dozier
2B FA
Dozier (back) will leadoff and play second base for Wednesday's game against the Angels, Brandon Warne of Zone Coverage reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dozier missed Tuesday's contest after getting scratched during the previous day's lineup with a sore back. The infielder makes his return to the lineup for the series finale against Parker Bridwell, but could see another game on the bench in the next couple of days if his back feels sore following a full day in the field.