The Kansas City Royals are making contingency plans should free agents such as Eric Hosmer leave the club.

If Hosmer leaves, the Royals have discussed replacing him in the lineup with former first-round pick Hunter Dozier.

Dozier, 26, was the eighth overall pick in 2013. He's played mostly third base, but some outfield and first base.

They plan to have Cheslor Cuthbert play third assuming Mike Moustakas signs elsewhere.

Kansas City may also have to replace Lorenzo Cain in the outfield.