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Report: Hunter Dozier, Royals finalizing four-year extension

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Feb 28, 2021 10:49 AM ET

After four solid seasons with the Kansas City Royals, Hunter Dozier isn't going anywhere.

According to FanSided's Robert Murray, the Royals are finalizing a four-year deal with the third baseman. The deal includes a club option.

Hunter Dozier and the Kansas City Royals are finalizing a four-year contract extension with a club option, according to sources familiar with the situation. The deal would buy out three years of arbitration and one year of free agency.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) February 28, 2021

During the pandemic-shortened season, Dozier hit .228/.344/.392 with six home runs and 12 RBI. He had his best season in 2019, slashing 279/.348/.522 with a career-high 26 homers and 84 RBI.

The Royals have been busy this offseason after a disappointing 2020 campaign. Kansas City has signed Carlos Santana and Mike Minor to multiyear deals and also acquired Andrew Benintendi from the Boston Red Sox.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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