Brian Dozier hit a walk-off RBI single against the White Sox on Friday. It was Dozier's only hit of the game (he went 1-for-5), but he made it count. After Glen Perkins blew a 4-2 lead, the Sox brought in Daniel Webb to preserve the 4-4 tie. He walked two and Ronald Belesario finished off Chicago's crumbling ninth by allowing the single. Dozier's having one of the better seasons by a second baseman in the AL, slashing .238/.350/.447 to go with 15 steals.

Brian Dozier returned to action on Saturday June 14.

Brian Dozier (back) is not in the Twins' lineup Friday. Dozier exited Wednesday's game with mild tightness in his lower back. He's feeling fine, but the Twins have decided to go ahead and give him what will be his first day off this season. Eduardo Escobar is handling second base Friday.

Brian Dozier (back) expects to play Friday. Dozier was removed from Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays with mild tightness in his lower back. Twins manager Ron Gardenhire confirmed in his postgame chat that it's not a major concern. The second baseman currently holds a .243/.353/.454 batting line on the season.

Brian Dozier left Wednesday's game versus the Blue Jays with lower back tightness. Dozier was injured when he collided with Eduardo Nunez on a popup. The Twins are calling him day-to-day, so it's likely just a precautionary exit. The club is off Thursday, so Dozier could be back in there Friday.

Brian Dozier went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's win over the Blue Jays. Dozier's first-inning home run off of J.A. Happ was all the offense the Twins would need on the evening. The second baseman now has 14 homers and 33 RBI along with a .245/.356/.458 slash line. Dozier has arguably been the second-most productive second baseman in baseball behind Chase Utley.

Brian Dozier went 3-for-3 with a home run and two runs scored, and the Twins beat the Brewers 6-4 on Tuesday. The second baseman connected for his 12th home run, a two-run shot against Yovani Gallardo, in the fifth inning. Dozier also walked in the game, reaching base all four times he came to the plate. He's cooled somewhat after a torrid start to the season, but the 27-year-old is still among the American League leaders in homers, runs scored, walks and stolen bases.

Brian Dozier slugged a three-run homer in the Twins' 4-3 win over the Mariners on Saturday. Dozier's three-run shot in the bottom of the fifth inning put the Twins ahead for good. He now has 11 homers and 25 RBI on the year -- a 43-homer and 99-RBI pace. The 27-year-old second baseman has also tallied 12 steals. This is the latest Minnesota (21-20) has been above .500 since the 2010 season.

Brian Dozier blasted his 10th home run of the season on Friday, helping to power the Twins to a 5-4 victory over the Mariners. His solo shot off Chris Young in the fifth inning increased the Twins lead at the time to 4-1. Dozier also doubled in the ballgame, finishing the night 2-for-5 with a pair of runs scored and two RBI. He's been an absolute monster for fantasy owners, hitting .250 with 10 homers, 38 runs scored, 22 RBI and 12 stolen bases already on the season.

Brian Dozier belted his ninth home run of the season in a losing effort against the Tigers in Detroit on Saturday. The 26-year-old infielder came out of nowhere to hit 18 homers and steal 14 bases, and it looks like he'll shatter those numbers this season. While he's hitting just .236 after his 1-for-5 effort on Saturday, he now has nine homers, 17 RBI and 11 stolen bases on the young season.