Dozier went 3-for-5 with a run and three RBI in Saturday's 11-8 win against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

It's been a tough season for Dozier thus far, as he entered Saturday batting .146 with a 1:16 BB:K and just two RBI over 42 plate appearances. The veteran enjoyed a much-needed positive performance against Los Angeles, more than doubling his season RBI total by plating three runs, including the final pair for the Royals in their ninth-inning comeback. Despite this big game, Dozier is an unappealing option in fantasy given his poor overall production to this point in the campaign.

Dozier is not in the Royals' lineup for Friday's game against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier has found himself on the bench more and more lately, with this being the fourth time he's sitting over the team's last six games versus righties. Nicky Lopez is at third base Friday.

Dozier is absent from the Royals' lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier has now started just three of the last six games as he appears to be losing his grip on the starting job at third base. The veteran is sporting an ugly .406 OPS and 15:1 K:BB over his first 40 plate appearances. Nicky Lopez is at third base Tuesday.

Dozier went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Saturday's 9-3 loss to Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier isn't near the top of the list of speed threats on the Royals' roster, but he was able to snag his first steal of the season Saturday. The 31-year-old also earned his first multi-hit effort of the season. He's hitting a paltry .167 with a 35.1 percent strikeout rate and just one extra-base hit through 11 contests. Dozier began the year as the preferred option at third base, but Nicky Lopez started there for the last three games and Matt Duffy will get a look at the hot corner Sunday with Dozier on the bench for the third time in four games.

Dozier isn't starting Friday against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

A slow start at the plate seems to have started costing Dozier some starts, as he has now missed three of the Royals' last five. Nicky Lopez will take over in the hot corner Friday and bat ninth.

Dozier is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier, who is sitting on a .370 OPS this season, appears to be receiving a day off. Nicky Lopez will start at third base Wednesday in Dozier's stead.

Dozier went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 11-2 loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier's homer was one of four hits for the Royals, and the only one to go for extra bases. The utility man has primarily split time between third base and first base early in 2023. While he's hitting a paltry .138 with two RBI, two runs scored and a 1:9 BB:K, only four Royals are hitting above .200, so Dozier's playing time is not yet at risk. He'll need to show more consistency with the bat to be useful in fantasy, though he's also failed to hit above .236 over the last three years, so history isn't on his side.

Dozier is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

The left-handed-hitting Nicky Lopez will cover third base and bat eighth versus the Jays and right-handed starter Alek Manoah. Dozier has gone just 1-for-13 with zero walks and three strikeouts through four games played this season.

Dozier is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier started at third base in the first two games of the season but will head to the bench Sunday after he went 0-for-7 with two strikeouts. Matt Duffy will take over at the hot corner and bat ninth in the series finale.

Dozier (face) will bat cleanup and play first base in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier was scratched Thursday after getting hit in the lip by a ball during batting practice, but the injury wasn't a significant one. He's expected to begin the season as Kansas City's primary third baseman.