Third baseman/outfielder Hunter Dozier was placed on the 7-day Injured List for concussion symptoms following the victory in the first game of their doubleheader against the White Sox. Dozier had a nasty collision with White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu when Dozier popped out to catcher Yasmani Grandal.
Both players exited the game with injury. Dozier was reported to have suffered a quad contusion and neck discomfort. Abreu suffered a facial contusion and laceration as well as bruised left knee.
To replace Dozier, the Royals called up third baseman Kelvin Gutierrez. The 26-year old was hitting .