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Royals have intriguing dark-horse candidates

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Royals' rebuild is in full swing, and that means several prospects in camp have a chance to make an impression and perhaps even crack the 25-man roster.

Many of those prospects will get their first shot this spring to impress as the Royals open Cactus League play on Saturday at Surprise Stadium against the Dodgers at 2:05 p.m. CT.

With a camp this wide open, let's identify three prospects who one could consider dark-horse candidates to make the Opening Day roster.

Hunter Dozier, IF/OF: Dozier, 26, was selected in the first round of the 2013 MLB Draft as a shortstop, was moved to third base, and since has played corner outfield and first base.