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The thumb initially “blew up,” Dozier said, referencing the swelling. The Royals gave him time to heal, and throughout Dozier’s mindset was this: “Don’t feel sorry for yourself. Injuries happen. Just battle through it.” He returned April 7 in Cleveland but went 0-for-4. The next day, in Chicago, he went 0-for-3. The thumb was still hurting at that point. He wore a batting glove with a cast underneath, which he wasn’t used to. Wanting a better feel, he tried a gel pad with tape, wh...