Royals release veteran 3B/OF Hunter Dozier
The Kansas City Royals released veteran third baseman/outfielder Hunter Dozier on Saturday.
Dozier, 31, was designated for assignment Monday after batting .183 with two homers and nine RBIs in 29 games this year.
Dozier is in the third season of a four-year, $25 million extension signed in March 2021.
The Royals are on the hook for the remainder of his $7.25 million in 2023 and the $9 million he's owed in 2024.
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