The Royals designated Hunter Dozier for assignment this week after he hit .183/.253/.305 in 91 plate appearances this season. It has been a disappointing ending for a player in the third year of a four-year $25 million deal who was expected to be a power bat in the middle of the lineup for their resurgence.
The Dozier deal seems ill-advised now, but at the time it was perceived as a decent deal that would give the Royals some continuity, a point made by then-Royals general manager Dayton Moore.
“Continuity, togetherness is so crucial if we’re going to win and have long-term success.