Manager Ned Yost said Dozier (side) will likely require a rehab assignment before rejoining the Royals, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

There was some hope that Dozier would be cleared to return from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, though it now appears the third baseman will be sent out on a brief minor-league rehab stint before being activated. Yost noted that Dozier will start taking batting practice in the next day or two before joining a minor-league affiliate after that, suggesting his return likely won't come until early next week. In the meantime, look for Cheslor Cuthbert and Kelvin Gutierrez to continue to fill in at the hot corner.

Dozier (side) is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

There was some hope that Dozier would return from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, but his absence from the lineup suggests the Royals will have to wait at least one more day before getting the third baseman back. While Dozier appears to be on the cusp of a return, the Royals have yet to indicate when exactly he'll be activated. In the meantime, Kelvin Gutierrez is starting at the hot corner and hitting fifth Wednesday.

Dozier (side) could be activated from the injured list Wednesday, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier is already eligible to return from the injured list and is very close to doing so. He did infield work, hit off a tee, and sprinted Tuesday, and felt good afterward, so the odds appear good for him to return and reclaim a starting role soon.

Dozier (side) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier has been nursing right-sided thorax tightness since Thursday; while he was hoping to return to the lineup Tuesday, it turns out he'll need at least another week to get right. The move is retroactive to May 31, making Dozier eligible to return June 10, should he prove ready after a minimum stay on the shelf. The Royals are expected to announce a corresponding roster move prior to Tuesday's game against the Red Sox. Cheslor Cuthbert has been filling in at the hot corner recently, though Kelvin Gutierrez -- who is a candidate to replace Dozier on the active roster -- could also see time at third base while Dozier is on the shelf.

Dozier (side) is optimistic he can take dry swings Saturday, swing off a tee Sunday, and then return to the lineup Tuesday against the Red Sox, Joel Goldberg of FOX Sports Kansas City reports.

EDGE Analysis

This would be the best-case scenario for Dozier, who likely won't know more about his timetable until he picks up a bat Saturday. With Dozier out of the mix at least until Tuesday, Cheslor Cuthbert figures to see time at the hot corner.

Dozier (chest) isn't starting Friday's game against the Rangers, Joel Goldberg of FOX Sports Kansas City reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier departed Thursday's matchup with right-sided thorax tightness, though the Royals have yet to provide an additional update on his condition. With Dozier on the bench, Cheslor Cuthbert draws the start at the hot corner and will hit sixth.

Dozier exited Thursday's game against the Rangers with right-sided thorax tightness, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier was removed from the contest in the fifth inning, and it's since been revealed that he was dealing with tightness in his chest. He's likely headed for further testing to determine the severity of the injury.

Dozier went 4-for-5 with a two-run home run in an 8-7 win over the Yankees on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier registered three singles and blasted a fastball to left center field off Domingo German to drive in two runs. He continues his impressive campaign, hitting .281/.360/.510 with four home runs over the last month.

Dozier went 2-for-5 with a double, two runs scored and three RBI in Tuesday's 11-5 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old has another big night in what is shaping up to be a huge breakout season. Dozier is now slashing .321/.413/.620 through 38 games with nine homers, 22 runs and 24 RBI, and while he's slowed down a little after a blistering April, he's still hitting .275 (14-for-51) so far in May with half his knocks going for extra bases (four doubles, a triple and two home runs).

Dozier went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

He took Gerrit Cole deep in the fourth inning for his ninth homer of the year, and his second in as many games. Dozier hasn't missed a beat since sitting out two games with a sore back in late April, hitting safely in 10 of the last 11 games, and he now sports a dazzling .348/.448/.688 slash line through 32 contests.