Dozier went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and two walks Saturday against the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier launched his seventh bomb of the season to break open a 2-2 tie, leading to a home victory. After crushing 42 homers in 2016, his .442 slugging percentage isn't what fantasy owners were hoping for when paying up for him on draft day.

Dozier went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

The home run was Dozier's sixth of the season, and came off of Baltimore ace Dylan Bundy. He hasn't put up the power numbers that fantasy owners are accustomed to seeing, but he's still capable of driving in runs and swiping a base. Dozier remains a valuable fantasy asset for his upside across multiple categories.

Dozier went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and an RBI in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

He did his job from the leadoff spot, and Dozier's .359 OBP and 13.4 percent walk rate on the season would both be career highs if he can maintain that pace. On the downside it doesn't look like the 30-year-old is going to repeat last year's 42-homer barrage, as he has only five through 31 games, but with six steals to go with them he still seems set to deliver his second career 20-20 campaign.

Dozier went 1-for-3 with a walk and was caught stealing for the fifth time during Sunday's loss to Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier also went 0-for-2 in stolen base attempts Saturday, which drops him to an underwhelming 6-for-11 this season. It wouldn't be surprising to see him be more conservative on the base paths in the immediate future, and especially with the emerging power due of Miguel Sano and Kennys Vargas driving in runs in bunches of late. With just 16 runs, five home runs, 11 RBI and a .237/.343/.407 slash line, Dozier is well off the pace of his career-best showing last season.

Dozier is batting leadoff and playing second base Thursday against the White Sox, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

This comes as no surprise, as Dozier was ready to return Wednesday but was held out due to wet field conditions. The 29-year-old was slashing .229/.325/.390 through 26 games before being forced to miss the last four contests with a mild ankle sprain. He'll look to pick things up against White Sox southpaw Derek Holland.

Dozier (ankle) feels ready to return, but was withheld from Wednesday's lineup due to wet field conditions, Mike Berardino of the Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier has been absent from the lineup four straight games due to an ankle sprain. He said that he feels ready to play, but it appears the Twins don't want to take any chances on the second baseman. Fortunately, it appears that a stint on the disabled list won't be needed, so look for Dozier to be back in the near future.

Dozier (ankle) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox, LaVelle E. Neal of the Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will mark the fourth consecutive game that Dozier has had to sit out. Despite his continued absence, consider him day-to-day until further notice. Eduardo Escobar will draw the start at second base for Wednesday night's outing with Dozier sitting out.

Dozier (ankle) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the White Sox, Mike Berardino of the Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Dozier was hoping to return for Tuesday's contest, it appears the 29-year-old is still hobbled by what the Twins are calling a mild ankle sprain. He'll sit for the third straight game in hopes of returning to the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox. Ehire Adrianza is starting at second base in his absence.

Dozier (ankle) probably won't return to the lineup until Tuesday agains the White Sox, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

He was still hobbling on his left ankle Saturday, and the Twins are referring to the injury as a mild sprain. It sounds like he can be ruled out through the weekend series, and then could return after Monday's off day. Eduardo Escobar is starting at second base and hitting sixth against righty Rick Porcello.

Dozier (ankle) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Red Sox, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier was removed from Friday night's game with a sprained ankle, an ailment that appears to have lingered into Saturday. Consider him day-to-day moving forward, though the Twins may simply have him return after Monday's off day as a precautionary measure. Eduardo Escobar mans the cornerstone in his absence.