Hunter Dozier has been activated off IL after testing positive for COVID-19. Peter G. Aiken

Royals activate Hunter Dozier from IL after coronavirus recovery

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 8/9/20

The Kansas City Royals are getting a solid member of their lineup back on Sunday.

According to ESPN, the Royals have activated Hunter Dozier from the injured list after he missed the start of the season with the coronavirus.

Dozier went on the injured list July 22 after testing positive for COVID-19; although, he revealed he was asymptomatic.

The 28-year-old is coming off a breakout year. He hit 26 home runs, had 84 RBI and was tied for the American League lead in triples.

As a result of Dozier's activation, outfielder Franchy Cordero was put on the injured list with a right wrist sprain.

Kansas City, who is 6-10 on the season, will take on the Minnesota Twins on Sunday before traveling to Cincinnati to take on the Reds.

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. Although many think Boston sports fans are insufferable, Erin tries to see things from a neutral perspective. Her passion is hockey, and she believes defense wins championships. In addition to covering sports for Yardbarker, she covers Boston sports for NBC Sports Boston. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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