Kansas City's Hunter Dozier receives Friday off

Kansas City Royals first baseman Hunter Dozier is not starting in Friday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

What It Means:

Dozier will rest on Friday night after Bobby Witt Jr. was announced as Friday's starting third baseman.

Per Baseball Savant on 262 batted balls this season, Dozier has recorded a 8% barrel rate and a .312 expected weighted on-base average.