Hunter Dozier
33-Year-Old
Free Agent
2024 Stats
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Dozier was released by the Royals last May following a dreadful start at the plate and never caught on with another team. Kansas City still owes him $9.25 million in 2024, but the Angels would be on the hook for only the veteran minimum if he makes the team. Dozier has slashed just .222/.286/.384 over 301 games since the start of the 2021 season. If he does manage to crack the Halos' Opening Day roster, it would likely be as a reserve. Read Past Outlooks
Cut loose by Halos
The Angels released Dozier on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Dozier saw big-league action with the Royals in each of the past six seasons and was a regular in the lineup for a significant portion of his run with Kansas City, but after producing a career-worst .558 OPS in 2023, he had to settle for a minor-league deal with the Angels in free agency this winter. The 32-year-old fell short in his battle for a spot on the Opening Day roster and had done little at Triple-A Salt Lake to make a case for a call-up, as he slashed just .222/.268/.394 with a 29.9 percent strikeout rate over 214 plate appearances. Dozier's track record in the majors could be enough for him to get a look with another organization on a minor-league deal, but given his age and recent form at Triple-A, a return to the big leagues wouldn't seem to be in the forecast anytime soon.
Dozier saw big-league action with the Royals in each of the past six seasons and was a regular in the lineup for a significant portion of his run with Kansas City, but after producing a career-worst .558 OPS in 2023, he had to settle for a minor-league deal with the Angels in free agency this winter. The 32-year-old fell short in his battle for a spot on the Opening Day roster and had done little at Triple-A Salt Lake to make a case for a call-up, as he slashed just .222/.268/.394 with a 29.9 percent strikeout rate over 214 plate appearances. Dozier's track record in the majors could be enough for him to get a look with another organization on a minor-league deal, but given his age and recent form at Triple-A, a return to the big leagues wouldn't seem to be in the forecast anytime soon.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+24%
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OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .767 | 169 | 4 | 12 | .248 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .620 | 422 | 10 | 38 | .220 | ||||
2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2023vs Left | .916 | 27 | 2 | 2 | .227 | ||||
2023vs Right | .420 | 64 | 0 | 7 | .167 | ||||
2022vs Left | .740 | 142 | 2 | 10 | .252 | ||||
2022vs Right | .656 | 358 | 10 | 31 | .230 | ||||
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Since 2022Home | .677 | 287 | 5 | 22 | .246 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .646 | 304 | 9 | 28 | .210 | ||||
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2023Home | .514 | 39 | 0 | 3 | .171 | ||||
2023Away | .590 | 52 | 2 | 6 | .191 | ||||
2022Home | .702 | 248 | 5 | 19 | .258 | ||||
2022Away | .657 | 252 | 7 | 22 | .214 | ||||
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Dozier's .679 OPS from 2022 was an exact match for his mark from 2021, and it's not an inspiring number to land at. He added 12 home runs, 41 RBI and three stolen bases while batting .236 -- the second-best mark of his career -- through 500 plate appearances last season. The fact that he was able to play so much speaks to his defensive versatility. The Royals always seem to find a spot for the 31-year-old, but fantasy managers are under no such obligations. A hot streak here and there can make him worth a look as a streaming option, and his multi-position eligibility helps in AL-only formats, but Dozier could easily be pushed into a bench role if the Royals' prospects step up and seize a starting role at the corner infield or corner outfield spots.
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Reassigned to MiLB camp
The Angels reassigned Dozier to minor-league camp Thursday.
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Lands with Angels as NRI
Dozier signed a minor-league contract with the Angels on Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.
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Released by KC
The Royals released Dozier on Saturday.
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Moved off 40-man roster
The Royals designated Dozier for assignment Monday.
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Hits late home run in loss
Dozier went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's loss to the Brewers.
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Struggling in second half
Dozier has a .446 OPS in the second half with only one home run.
ANALYSIS
Heading into the All-Star break, Dozier had a .265/.327/.445 slash line with nine homers and was putting together his best offensive season since 2019. Since the break, he's compiled a .166/.218/.228 line with just seven extra-base hits in 155 plate appearances. His playing time has begun to suffer and he's been out of the starting lineup in six of the last 15 games.
Heading into the All-Star break, Dozier had a .265/.327/.445 slash line with nine homers and was putting together his best offensive season since 2019. Since the break, he's compiled a .166/.218/.228 line with just seven extra-base hits in 155 plate appearances. His playing time has begun to suffer and he's been out of the starting lineup in six of the last 15 games.