Dozier went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

His sixth-inning blast off Will Vest broke open a 1-1 tie, giving Dozier his first homer of the season. The 30-year-old has been making consistent contact to begin the year, slashing .296/.321/.481 with only four strikeouts in 27 at-bats -- a big improvement on the .219/.300/.394 line and 27.7 percent strikeout rate he posted over the last two seasons, if he can keep it up.

Dozier went 3-for-4 with a triple and a run scored in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier was the only Royal to record multiple hits in the contest. He hit a one-out triple in the fourth inning and came around to score on a Michael Taylor single to get the Royals on the board. Prior to Thursday, Dozier had gone just 3-for-15 with an RBI and a run scored. The veteran utility man has settled in as the primary designated hitter this season, and he typically hits sixth in the order. Dozier will also occasionally spell Carlos Santana at first base.

Dozier is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier started the first four games of the year, grabbing four hits. Salvador Perez will rest his legs as the designated hitter Tuesday, with Cam Gallagher starting behind the plate.

Dozier is batting .467 (14-for-30) with a triple, two doubles, five RBI and two runs scored through 10 Cactus League games.

EDGE Analysis

The expected addition of Bobby Witt at third base blocks another path to regular playing time for Dozier, but he's still expected to be a near everyday option as the designated hitter. Dozier can also fill in for Carlos Santana at first base, but he's unlikely to get as much playing time in the corner outfield spots as he has in previous years. After a mediocre 2021 that saw Dozier hit .216/.285/.394 with 16 home runs, 54 RBI, 55 runs scored and five stolen bases in 543 games, he'll need to carry his momentum from spring into the regular season to maintain his place in the lineup.

Dozier went 3-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in Friday's 11-6 win over the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier knocked an RBI single in the third inning and followed it up with a solo shot in the fifth. He singled again and swiped second base in the sixth. The 30-year-old improved his season slash line to .218/.287/.399 with 49 extra-base hits, 55 runs scored and five steals.

Dozier went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 6-4 win over Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old is now 4-for-8 in stolen base attempts this season. It's been a rough year for Dozier, who has a .213/.283/.388 slash line with 15 home runs, 50 RBI and 52 runs scored through 523 plate appearances. It's beginning to look like his strong 2019 campaign may be an outlier, as it's the only time he's batted north of .230 or slugged better than .400 in his five seasons.

Dozier went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Tuesday's loss to Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier got the Royals on the board in the seventh inning by taking Cal Quantrill deep with a 399-foot shot. The long ball was his 15th of the year and his second in as many days. The 30-year-old has been quietly heating up as of late, raising his season slash line to .214/.285/.388.

Dozier went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in the first game of Monday's doubleheader against Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

He got the scoring started for the Royals in a 7-2 victory by taking Triston McKenzie deep in the second inning for a two-run shot. Dozier has been flexing his muscles lately -- over his last 12 games including the nightcap Monday, he's slashing .342/.381/.789 with five doubles and four of his 14 homers on the season.

Dozier went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier's solo shot off Drew Steckenrider in the seventh inning was his 13th of the year. It was his only hit of the night and his third home run over the last eight games. The 29-year-old has posted a meager .209/.280/.375 slash line with 13 homers, 44 RBI, 49 runs scored, three steals and a 39:141 BB:K. Dozier is currently sitting at a 28.8 strikeout rate, which would be the highest mark of his career over a full season.

Dozier went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 10-7 win over Oakland.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old contributed to Kansas City's comeback effort with his fourth-inning blast. Dozier hasn't found much success in September, batting .242 with two homers, six RBI and four runs scored across his last 12 games. He should still be able to log regular time in right field or as the designated hitter.