PT TODAY: Franchy, Franco benefit from Dozier diagnosis

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Royals | Hunter Dozier sidelined with virus
Kansas City Royals INF Hunter Dozier (illness) has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be placed on the 10-day injured list.   Source: The Kansas City Star - Lynn Worthy
 
BHQ take: Awful timing for the OF/3B versatile Dozier, who will likely miss a couple of weeks at a minimum. In his absence, Franchy Cordero seemingly has less competition for RF playing time, particularly vR in projected platoon early with Bubba Starling. Though he hadn't performed well in spring training and summer camp with SD, Cordero's power/speed combination and now opportunity make him an...

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