Brian Dozier
2B FA
Sat 5/6/17 12:49 AM

Dozier suffered a slightly sprained ankle in Friday's win over Boston and is day to day, ESPN 1500 am Twin Cities reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dozier was lifted for a pinch hitter in the 10th inning after he hurt his ankle earlier in the game. He may need a day or two off as a result.

Brian Dozier
2B FA
Wed 5/3/17 6:26 AM

Dozier went 2-for-5 with two solo home runs in Tuesday's 9-1 win over the A's.
EDGE Analysis
While seemingly the entire league has gone homer-happy to begin the season, Dozier's had a relatively modest .250/.321/.427 start through 23 games, and Tuesday's outburst doubled his home run total on the year to four. He's striking out at a career-low 16.0 percent rate, however, an indication that his offensive output should increase as those additional balls in play start turning into hits.

Brian Dozier
2B FA
Mon 4/24/17 11:34 PM

Dozier went 2-for-5 with a bases-clearing double in Monday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
The two-hit performance helped Dozier double his RBI total (six) on the season. He's gotten off to a slow start in the RBI and home run department, but Dozier's raw power at the keystone makes him one of the top fantasy second basemen. He won't hit for a high average, but expect the home runs to start flowing eventually.

Brian Dozier
2B FA
Mon 4/17/17 9:22 AM

Dozier went 1-for-5 with a solo home run during Sunday's loss to the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
After missing Saturday's game with a sore right knee, it was an encouraging sign that Dozier returned to the lineup Sunday and hit his second home run of the season. While the ailment appears minor, it may cause him to be a little more cautious on the base paths, which is something to watch in the immediate future. Dozier was off to a great start in the stolen bases column with five swipes through the first 11 games of the season, too.

Brian Dozier
2B FA
Sun 4/16/17 1:40 PM

Dozier (knee) is in the lineup at second base and will lead off in Sunday's game against the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
The sore right knee that kept Dozier out of the lineup Saturday was never deemed a major concern, and his reentry into the lineup a day later seems to confirm as much. Dozier hasn't yet flashed the power that made him one of the top fantasy producers at any position over the second half of last season, but he's been active on the bases early on in 2017, going a perfect 5-for-5 on steal attempts.

Brian Dozier
2B FA
Sat 4/15/17 12:15 PM

Dozier is out of the Twins' lineup Saturday with right knee soreness, but MRI results have come back clean, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Manager Paul Molitor said it's a new issue that hadn't popped up until recently and it appears Dozier will still be available off the bench for Saturday's matchup with the White Sox. Initial reports say it's a right knee contusion for the All-Star and likely nothing of major concern, though the team will certainly keep an eye on the situation moving forward.

Brian Dozier
2B FA
Wed 4/12/17 4:18 PM

Dozier went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Wednesday's 5-3 loss to Detroit.
EDGE Analysis
The long fly was the first of the campaign for Dozier, and after launching a career-high 42 home runs last season, there should be plenty more power to come. It's worth adding that he's got off to a fast start on the base paths with three stolen bases already. He's in line to take another run at 20 swipes (his career high is 21 in 2014), and as long as Dozier maintains a serviceable batting average, he'll continue to be a high-end option at the keystone in all formats.

Brian Dozier
2B FA
Wed 4/5/17 6:08 PM

Dozier went 1-for-4 with a walk, a run scored, an RBI and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 9-1 win over the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
The 29-year-old seems to be taking his leadoff duties seriously to begin the season. Dozier's career high for steals is only 21, set back in 2014, but if he continues getting the green light he has the on-base skills to easily top that number this year.

Brian Dozier
2B FA
Sun 3/19/17 11:36 AM

Dozier went 3-for-3 with a double in Saturday's spring training loss to Boston. He's hitting .250 with a home run in 20 at-bats this spring.
EDGE Analysis
Dozier had a slow start to the spring as he was 2-for-17 before Sunday. He hit his first home run Saturday, so it looks like he's warming up in time for Opening Day. Dozier is healthy and assured of a starting job, so his stats don't mean too much this spring. It's not clear where he'll bat in the order, however, as he could remain the leadoff hitter or bat lower in the order. The Twins may not make a decision about the top of their lineup until late in spring training.

Brian Dozier
2B FA
Wed 3/8/17 2:50 PM

Dozier (personal) is in the lineup for Wednesday's exhibition against Team USA, MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger reports. He'll bat third in the order and play second base.
EDGE Analysis
Dozier left the Twins earlier in the week to attend his grandmother's funeral, but he wasn't away from the team for long. He's made three prior appearances in Grapefruit League play, going 1-of-7 at the dish with a pair of walks.