Dozier (thumb) will sit Monday against the Angels, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier bruised his thumb back on Opening Day and missed three games, though he returned to the lineup Wednesday and made three straight starts. He was pulled from Sunday's contest as the issue was still bothering him, and he'll now have to sit for at least one more game. Hanser Alberto will start at third base in his absence.

Dozier was removed from Sunday's win over the White Sox in the ninth inning since his thumb was still bothering him, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier had returned to the starting lineup in the past few games, and manager Mike Matheny said that the 29-year-old was a "full go" following Tuesday's off day. However, Hanser Alberto pinch hit for Dozier in the ninth inning, and Matheny revealed that Dozier's removal was due to his thumb issue. Prior to his departure, Dozier went 0-for-2 with a walk and one strikeout against the White Sox. It's not yet clear whether the issue will impact Dozier's availability for Monday's series opener against the Angels.

Dozier (thumb) will start at third base and bat sixth Wednesday against Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier had missed the Royals' past three games with a swollen right thumb, but manager Mike Matheny said the 29-year-old is a "full go" coming off Tuesday's off day, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic. While Dozier may still wear some protection over the thumb while he waits for the inflammation to fully subside, it doesn't sound like it will have any effect on his hitting.

Dozier (thumb) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier bruised his thumb on Opening Day and hasn't gotten into a game since. He reportedly wanted to play in the series opener versus Cleveland, but the Royals will remain cautious with him for now, with Anne Rogers of MLB.com noting that Dozier will instead take some swings Monday. That seemingly suggests Dozier has a good chance to get back in the lineup Wednesday following Tuesday's off day. Hanser Alberto remains the starter at third base in his absence.

Manager Mike Matheny said that Dozier will put in a workout Sunday after he noticed a reduction in the swelling in his bruised right thumb, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier is out of the lineup for a second straight game Sunday against the Rangers, but Matheny noted that the 29-year-old could be available off the bench for the series finale depending on how he fares during the workout. He's being viewed as day-to-day for the time being and is seemingly on track to avoid a stint on the injured list.

Dozier (thumb) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

He'll take a seat for the second straight game while he recovers from a bruised/swollen right thumb. Kansas City still seems to be viewing Dozier as day-to-day, but a trip to the injured list could grow more likely if he remains out of the lineup for Monday's series opener in Cleveland. Hanser Alberto is covering third base in place of Dozier on Sunday.

Dozier's thumb is still swollen Saturday but no roster move is imminent, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Royals still don't think Dozier will miss much time, but it sounds like he is day-to-day at best, and a trip to the injured list can't be ruled out. Hanser Alberto figures to get starts at the hot corner until Dozier is able to return to the lineup.

Dozier is dealing with swelling in his right thumb, but could return for Saturday's game, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Mike Matheny reported that Dozier wasn't very sore after the game. With a built in day off Friday, the team remains hopeful that Dozier will be able to return to the lineup for their second game of the campaign.

Dozier left Thursday's game with a right thumb contusion, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier departed the game at the conclusion of the seventh inning and is considered day-to-day. No further details were provided. Hanser Alberto entered the game at third base and could see an uptick in playing time if Dozier remains sidelined.

Dozier will start at third base and bat sixth in Thursday's season opener against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

After being rewarded with a four-year, $25 million extension early in spring training, Dozier stood out during Cactus League play. He finished the spring with a .289/.373/.733 slash line and five home runs across 45 at-bats -- an encouraging sign after he labored through a fairly underwhelming 2020 campaign that may have been affected by his positive COVID-19 test in summer camp. Dozier had been expected to begin the season as the Royals' No. 7 hitter, but he'll move up a spot in the lineup following Adalberto Mondesi's (oblique) surprise placement on the injured list Wednesday.