Dozier went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double in the Nationals' 5-4 defeat to the Padres on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier missed two games earlier in the week after getting hit by a pitch on the forearm, but he homered in his return to the lineup Thursday, checking in with his ninth long ball of the season with a first-inning shot off Joey Lucchesi. The veteran got off to a rough start offensively, but this was his third straight start in which he's notched multiple hits, raising his slash line to .229/.321/.410 on the season through 188 at-bats.

Dozier (forearm) is starting at second base and hitting sixth Thursday against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier has been cleared to rejoin the starting nine after a forearm bruise he sustained after getting hit by a pitch earlier in the week limited hit to pinch-hitting duties Wednesday. The veteran second baseman, who is slashing .281/.354/.509 with three homers and 12 RBI over his last 20 games, will face left-hander Joey Lucchesi in his first game back.

Dozier (forearm) is expected to be available off the bench for Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Jamal Collier of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier was pulled early in Tuesday's 9-5 win after getting struck in the right elbow with a pitch, but X-rays administered after the contest cleared him of any structural damage. The Nationals will withhold Dozier from the lineup for the day game after the night game while he tends to the bruise on his forearm, but the 32-year-old arrived at the ballpark Wednesday feeling fine and told manager Dave Martinez he would be ready to play if needed. Dozier looks on track to return to the starting nine at some point during the Nationals' four-game series in San Diego that begins Thursday.

Dozier (forearm) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier is nursing a bruise on his right forearm after being drilled by a pitch in Tuesday's win, so he'll be given a maintenance day as the Nationals wrap up their two-game set with the White Sox. Howie Kendrick will spell Dozier at second base.

Dozier was diagnosed with a bruised right forearm after X-rays came back negative Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier was hit by a pitch during the second inning Tuesday and was eventually removed from the game, though early indications are he avoided a serious injury. The veteran second baseman should be considered day-to-day.

Dozier was removed from Tuesday's game versus the White Sox after being hit by a pitch on the right forearm, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier initially remained in the game but was replaced by Howie Kendrick at second base after an additional inning in the field. The 32-year-old should be considered day-to-day until the severity of the injury is known.

Dozier will start at second base and bat seventh Sunday against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier had sat out two straight games before drawing back into the lineup in Saturday's 9-3 loss. He was one of the Nationals' more productive bats in the losing effort, going 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run. Dozier will be awarded another start in the series finale, but he'll still need to steadily improve his .215/.302/.381 season line if he's to consistently hold off Howie Kendrick and Matt Adams for starts.

Dozier will sit for the second straight game Friday against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier is hitting .200 with a .608 OPS over his last 11 games, though that barely counts as a cold streak in a season in which he's hit .209/.299/.362. Howie Kendrick remains the starter at second base.

Dozier is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier has started the past eight games for Washington, going 6-for-30 (.200) with a homer and five RBI during that stretch. In his absence, Howie Kendrick is covering second base and hitting fifth.

Dozier went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Sunday's win over the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier drove in a pair during the third inning on a double to center field, pushing the lead to five. He's struggled to hit for average so far this season (.213), though he has clubbed seven home runs through 51 contests.