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Report: Royals, 3B Hunter Dozier Agree to Four-Year Extension

Third baseman Hunter Dozier and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a four-year extension, worth $25 million, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Per ESPN, the deal includes a fifth-year option for $10 million. It also has escalators and bonuses that could max the deal out at $49 million over five seasons.

Dozier, 29, has been one of the Kansas City's most impactful hitters over the last few seasons. In 2019, he hit 26 home runs and recorded 84 RBI. Last season, he didn't make his debut until Aug. 9 after testing positive for COVID-19.