Hunter Dozier back in Royals' lineup versus Baltimore

Kansas City Royals first baseman/outfielder/designated hitter Hunter Dozier is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against left-hander John Means and the Baltimore Orioles.

What It Means:

Dozier is returning to the lineup to replace Ryan O'Hearn in right field and hit ninth.

numberFire’s models project Dozier for 8.1 FanDuel points and he has a $2,500 salary on Thursday’s slate. Per our MLB Heat Map, the Royals have an implied total of 4.2 runs. Means is registering a 22.9 strikeout percentage and a 4.4 walk percentage (top 4% of the league) this season, with a 3.90 xERA and a .302 xwOBA.