PT TOMORROW: AL Central—What if Dozier goes down?

Minnesota Twins

Brian Dozier (2B, MIN) has been a model of consistency the last five seasons, amassing double-digit earnings each year and at least 550+ AB. Averaging 29 HR and 16 SB during that span, a healthy Dozier will be necessary if MIN hopes to compete with CLE for the AL Central pennant this season. There's no reason to believe the All-Star 2B won't have another encore performance this year, but entering into his age 31 season, there's always room to wonder "what if."

Ehire Adrianza (SS, MIN) would be next in queue off the bench. The reserve infielder put things together last year (162 AB), posting 8 SB and a .265/.324/.383 mark while upping his walk rate to 9% to go along with a career-high 85% ct%. His struggles vR are still...

Almost!

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