The Royals have placed third baseman Hunter Dozier on the 10-day injured list due to thorax tightness on his right side. The Royals will make a corresponding move before Tuesday’s game against the Red Sox. Dozier would be eligible to be activated on June 10. Dozier has been out since leaving Thursday’s game against Texas. Dozier has enjoyed a career season this year, hitting .314/.398/.589 with 11 home runs in 52 games and he has been a 2 WAR player so far, according to Baseball Reference.
The injury will give a longer look at Cheslor Cuthbert, who was called up last week to replace Chris Owings, who was designated for assignment on Friday.