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FILE - Minnesota Twins' Brian Dozier rounds second after hitting a solo home run off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ivan Nova during the third inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, in this Wednesday, April 4, 2018, file photo. Former Minnesota second baseman Brian Dozier has retired after nine years in the major leagues and 167 career home runs, the Twins announced on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Former Twins 2B Brian Dozier retires after 9 years in majors

Associated Press

New York Mets' Brian Dozier gets ready for a pitch during the second inning of the baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Citi Field, Thursday, July 30, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Mets add Dozier at 2B, put Núñez on IL, confirm Maxwell deal

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Brian Dozier watches his two-run home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE **

Brian Dozier gets agreement with Padres, invite to spring camp

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Max and Erica Scherzer sit with their four rescue dogs Bo, GiGi, Rafi and Rocco for the Washington Nationals’ 2020 Pet Calendar, available now. (Paul Kim/Special to The Washington Times)

Max Scherzer, Nats go to dogs in new calendar

By Katelyn Davis - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Brian Dozier (9) celebrates his home run in the dugout with his teammates during the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, July 7, 2019, in Washington. The Nationals won 5-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nationals’ revival aided by dugout dance parties

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Brian Dozier watches his two-run home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE **

Brian Dozier proving value with bat

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Brian Dozier (9) celebrates in the dugout after scoring during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Monday, June 10, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) ** FILE **

Nationals enter pivotal homestand with optimism thanks to hot streak

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yolmer Sanchez, left, throws to first base for a double play after forcing out Washington Nationals' Brian Dozier on Victor Robles's ground ball in the second inning of an interleague baseball game, Tuesday, June 4, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Nationals 2B Dozier departs after getting hit by pitch

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Washington Nationals' Howie Kendrick (47) rounds third as he heads home to score after hitting a homer against the Miami Marlins in the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 26, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Nationals top Marlins, win three straight for first time this season

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Brian Dozier singles to score Trea Turner during the third inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sunday, March 3, 2019, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Nationals newcomer Dozier fixing injury-induced swing flaws

By CHUCK KING - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 16, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers' Brian Dozier hits an RBI single during the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, in Los Angeles. A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that free-agent second baseman Brian Dozier and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a $9 million, one-year contract, subject to the successful completion of a physical exam. The person confirmed the deal on condition of anonymity Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, because neither the club nor player had announced anything. (AP Photo/Jae Hong, File) **FILE**

Brian Dozier signs with Nationals, hopes to make postseason run

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Machado (8) follows through on a two-run single in the third inning against the Texas Rangers in a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)

Machado 4 RBIs, Dozier HR for Dodgers in 8-4 win at Rangers

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasmani Grandal leaves the batter's box after hitting a solo home run off Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chase Anderson, right, during the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Grandal rallies Dodgers over Brewers 6-4 in 10th inning

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Wade Miley throws during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Miley shuts down Dodgers in Brewers’ 1-0 win

By DOUG PADILLA - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins' Brian Dozier grabs a line drive by the Cleveland Indians in the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, July 30, 2018 in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 5-4. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

NL West-leading Dodgers get Dozier from Twins for Forsythe

By DOUG PADILLA - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays' Chris Archer, right talks with Mallex Smith, left, and Blake Snell, center, in the bullpen after he was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Pirates bolstered the front end of their rotation at the non-waiver deadline, adding Archer while sending the Rays a couple of coveted prospects in outfielder Austin Meadows and pitcher Tyler Glasnow and a player to be named. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

Brian Dozier, Chris Archer among 15 swaps on deadline day

By Ben Walker - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins' Brian Dozier jogs home after hitting a two-run home run off Kansas City Royals reliever Enny Romero, left, in the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 11, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Dozier, Twins power their way past Royals 8-5

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Royals-Twins Runs

Associated Press

Minnesota Twins pitcher Jake Odorizzi throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Odorizzi gets first Minnesota win, Twins top Astros 4-1

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins' Miguel Sano (22) slides past the attempted tag by Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli to score on a double by Logan Morrison off Pirates starting pitcher Ivan Nova during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, April 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Twins hand Pirates first loss with 7-3 victory

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press