Brian Dozier

Brian Dozier placed on Nationals' paternity leave list

The Washington Nationals placed second baseman Brian Dozier on the paternity leave list.

What It Means:

Dozier will miss at least a portion of the Nationals' four-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Asdrubal Cabrera is starting at second base in Monday's opener. Washington recalled infielder/outfielder Adrian Sanchez from Double-A Harrisburg in a corresponding roster move.

Dozier is hitting .236/.337/.445 with 19 homers, 45 RBI, 3 steals, and 49 runs scored in 421 plate appearances (115 games) this season.