Kyle Lewis
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Aug 21 2023Lewis was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis was called up last week and did have a multi-hit game, but he also posted a .325 OPS over 19 plate appearances, so the Diamondbacks decided to remove him from the roster to open up a spot for the returning Evan Longoria.
Aug 17 2023Lewis started at designated hitter and went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's 9-7 win over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis doubled in the first inning and came home on Christian Walker's home run to give the Diamondbacks an early lead. Later in the game, Lourdes Gurriel was removed due to hip pain, the result of a play during Tuesday's game. As both are right-handed batters, Lewis is an ideal replacement should Gurriel's injury linger.
Aug 14 2023Lewis was recalled Monday from Triple-A Reno, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis has mostly struggled this season at the major-league level, but he boasts a .361/.463/.650 batting line with 14 homers and 56 RBI in 47 games for Reno, and he'd been on a tear on the farm over the last few weeks. Jake McCarthy was optioned out in a corresponding roster move as the quickly-fading Diamondbacks try to ride the hot hand.
Aug 3 2023Arizona optioned Lewis to Triple-A Reno on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This move frees up a 26-man roster spot for Tommy Pham, who was acquired from the Mets ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline and will officially report to the Diamondbacks ahead of Thursday's series finale in San Francisco. Lewis has batted just .182/.229/.303 in 35 plate appearances this season at the major-league level.
Jul 31 2023The Diamondbacks recalled Lewis from Triple-A Reno on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Dominic Canzone headed to Seattle as part of the Paul Sewald deal, Arizona will bring up Lewis to fill the gaps in its active roster. Lewis holds a 1.040 OPS through 181 plate appearances in Triple-A this season, but he's had minimal success in the majors since 2022.
Jul 8 2023The Diamondbacks optioned Lewis to Triple-A Reno on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis was called up from Reno at the end of June, and he'll now return to the minors after going 3-for-15 over five games. Lewis holds a .950 OPS in Triple-A this season, and it's possible he makes it back to Arizona later this season if he can catch fire again in the minors. Tyler Gilbert was selected from Reno in a corresponding move.
Jul 7 2023Lewis entered Thursday's game after Corbin Carroll was removed due to a shoulder injury. He want 0-for-2. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carroll was removed immediately following a swing in the sixth inning and is set to undergo an MRI on Friday. More will be learned about the length of Carroll's absence following the exam, but it's safe to assume the Diamondbacks will hold him out through the All-Star break at a minimum. That means Lewis or Dominic Fletcher will be used this weekend against the Pirates. Lewis is 1-for-11 since being called up from Triple-A Reno on June 30.
Jul 2 2023Lewis served as the designated hitter and went 1-for-3 with two walks in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis made his first appearance since being called up from Triple-A Reno on Friday. He opened the season as a lineup regular before an undisclosed illness shelved him for two months. With the Diamondbacks humming along atop the NL West, it's unlikely Lewis will move into a significant role going forward. Lewis and Dominic Fletcher were called up while Corbin Carroll rehabs a shoulder injury, which has not required a stint on the injured list.
Jun 30 2023Lewis was called up from Triple-A Reno on Friday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis will return to the majors for the first time since early April after posting a .400 batting average with two homers, 14 RBI and 11 runs scored over 12 games with Reno following a stint the 10-day injured list. The 28-year-old will look to keep up the success in the big leagues and he'll replace Pavin Smith on the major-league roster after Smith was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
Jun 12 2023The Diamondbacks reinstated Lewis (illness) from the 10-day injured list Monday and optioned him to Triple-A Reno, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis is evidently over the undiclosed illness which has kept him sidelined since early April. However, the Diamondbacks decided they don't have a spot for him on the major-league club right now, so he'll remain in Reno, where he had been on his rehab assignment.
May 30 2023Lewis (undisclosed illness) went 2-for-5 with a walk, two home runs and four RBI for Triple-A Reno on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis began a rehab assignment at Reno last week and is 6-for-23 with a double, three home runs and 10 RBI over five games. "He's pushing in the right direction. It's a matter of him building endurance," Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said.
May 24 2023Lewis (illness) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Reno on Tuesday and went 2-for-6 with a home run, three RBI and an additional run. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis served as Reno's designated hitter and made six trips to the plate in his first official game action at any level since April 7. Due to the length of his absence on account of the undisclosed illness, Lewis will almost certainly remain on assignment with Reno through the weekend, and it's possible that his stay on the 10-day injured list could bleed into the upcoming week. Lewis has two minor-league options remaining, and since he doesn't project to hold anything more than a short-side platoon role for the big club, the Diamondbacks could choose to keep him at Reno once he's activated.
May 20 2023Lewis (undisclosed illness) played in an Arizona Complex League game for the second time in three days Friday, the Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis played left field Wednesday and Friday. The outfielder has been out since April 8, so a significant rehab stint is likely in the offing.
May 10 2023Lewis (undisclosed illness) remains "several days away" from potentially beginning a minor-league rehab assignment, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's almost certain that Lewis will require a rehab assignment before rejoining the Diamondbacks. The outfielder, who is getting at-bats at extended spring training, has not played since April 7. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said there's no established timeline for Lewis' return to MLB.
May 6 2023Lewis (illness) had four at-bats in an extended spring training game earlier this week. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis was placed on the 10-day injured list April 8 with an undisclosed illness. He reportedly is feeling better and working his way back into baseball shape.
Apr 30 2023Lewis (undisclosed illness) is taking soft toss in a batting cage, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis has been out of action since April 7 with an undisclosed illness and missed a lot of "baseball time," per Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo, who added the outfielder is "a little fatigued." Lewis had started four of the first eight games os the season before being placed on the injured list. Pavin Smith was recalled from Triple-A Reno as a roster replacement and has hit well enough to remain in Arizona.
Apr 1 2023Lewis hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning off Alex Vesia to account for all of Arizona's offense in a 2-1 win over the Dodgers on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old was on the bench to begin the game with Dustin May on the mound for Los Angeles. Lewis delivered in a big way when he got a chance to pinch hit, erasing a one-run deficit with a blast to left field for his first hit as a Diamondback. He is expected to see the bulk of his action this season against left-handed pitching, but he could push his way into the regular mix at DH if he continues to come through in the clutch.
Mar 30 2023Lewis bat leadoff as the designated hitter in the Diamondbacks' season opener Thursday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis was acquired via trade from the Mariners in November and made a terrific impression in Diamondbacks camp this spring, slashing .429/.529/.857 with three home runs and three doubles across 34 plate appearances. The 27-year-old could perhaps be in for a post-hype breakout if his health cooperates. He won AL Rookie of the Year honors during the COVID-shortened 2020 campaign.
Mar 26 2023Lewis appears to have secured a spot on Arizona's Opening Day roster after Pavin Smith was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Sunday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis put his best foot forward during spring training with three home runs and a .480/.581/.960 slash line in 31 appearances, which seems to have earn him a roster spot. The 27-year-old seems unlikely to have an everyday spot in the lineup but could see regular action against left-handed pitchers.
Mar 20 2023Lewis went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in Sunday's spring game against Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis, who was delayed from playing Cactus League games while working to strengthen his legs, ran well while scoring from second base on a double to left field. "It was pretty much a full stride. He looked good. He looks like he's feeling good," manager Torey Lovullo told Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. Lewis is in the mix for a final bench spot with Pavin Smith considered his most likely competitor.
Mar 18 2023Lewis went 2-for-2 with two doubles and three RBI in Friday's spring game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis leads the Diamondbacks with nine RBI in the Cactus League after getting a late start due to leg issues. He's looking to nail down a fifth outfield spot with Pavin Smith also in the mix. Each have posted results worthy of making the roster, but the decision likely comes down to which one manager Torey Lovullo thinks he'll use the most. From that perspective, Lewis' right-handed bat might give him an edge in an outfield that has three lefty-batters at the top of the depth chart.
Mar 13 2023Lewis went 3-for-3 with a home run and five RBI in Sunday's spring game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis got a late start to Cactus League action due to leg issues, but he's hit in three straight and has three extra-base hits (two homers) during that stretch. He's in the mix for a bench spot along with Pavin Smith and Emmanuel Rivera.
Mar 7 2023Lewis went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's spring game against the Ahletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis made his second spring appearance at designated hitter after missing time while building up strength in his legs. The right-handed hitting outfielder/DH is is on the same path as Lourdes Gurriel for playing time.
Mar 5 2023Lewis started at designated hitter and went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Sunday's spring game against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis made his spring debut after dealing with leg issues early in camp. It sounds like the Diamondbacks gave the 27-year-old outfielder, who is coming off a variety of knee injuries the last two seasons, extra preparation more than it was Lewis experiencing anything serious. He could remain a DH-only deployment in the short term before the 2020 AL Rookie of the Year gets a look in the field. Lewis gives the Diamondbacks a right-handed bench bat amid a lefty-dominant lineup.
Mar 3 2023Lewis (leg) will make his spring training debut Sunday against Cleveland, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis will serve as the D-backs' designated hitter for his first few appearances before eventually working his way back into the outfield. Lewis slashed just .143/.226/.304 over 64 major-league plate appearances last season while battling injuries for most of the year.
Feb 27 2023Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Lewis (legs) is expected to make his spring training debut "by the weekend," Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The manager said Lewis has been dealing with leg fatigue, likely the result of numerous knee problems during his major-league career. The outfielder was the AL Rookie of the Year while with the Mariners in 2020 but has done little since.
Feb 26 2023Lewis is working on strengthening his legs and will be a non-participant in early spring games, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. "We have a plan and a process for him to just continue making sure that he's as game ready as possible," Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis' absence from game action was predetermined. Acquired from Seattle during the offseason, Lewis has dealt with knee problems throughout his career and managed to play in just 100 combined games over the last two years, including minor-league activity.
Jan 13 2023Lewis agreed to a one-year, $1.61 million contract with the Diamondbacks on Friday to avoid arbitration, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first year of arbitration eligibility for Lewis, who was acquired from the Mariners in November. The 2020 AL Rookie of the Year has played in only 54 big-league games across the past two seasons and produced a .215/.301/.366 slash line during that span.
Nov 17 2022Lewis was traded from the Mariners to the Diamondbacks on Thursday in exchange for Cooper Hummel, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis was named the American League Rookie of the Year in 2020, but he appeared in just 54 major-league games over the last two seasons. He slashed .215/.301/.366 with eight homers, 21 runs, 16 RBI and two stolen bases over that stretch but will now have a chance to get a fresh start with the potential to see more playing time in the big leagues with the Diamondbacks.
Sep 1 2022Lewis, who owns a .290 average and .740 OPS over the first eight games of his current stint with Triple-A Tacoma, was passed over for a Sept. 1 promotion to the Mariners in favor of fellow outfielder Taylor Trammell. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis was initially resistant to playing for the Rainiers once he was optioned Aug. 10 after struggling badly at the big-league level, and once he finally suited up in Tacoma, he went just 1-for-12 with six strikeouts in his first three games. While the 27-year-old has completely turned it around over his subsequent five contests -- a stretch during which he's produced three multi-hit efforts on his way to a .400/.455/.550 slash line with a home run and five RBI -- it appears Lewis will remain on the farm for the balance of the Triple-A regular season in anticipation of a fresh start in spring training with the big-league club.
Aug 29 2022Lewis owns just a .200/.231/.200 slash line and a 38.5 percent strikeout rate over the 26 plate appearances covering his first six games since being demoted to Triple-A Tacoma. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder initially resisted the demotion to the Rainiers and consequently didn't play in his first game for the team until nine days following the move, but if early returns are any indication, Lewis does indeed have some work to do before facing big-league arms again. The 27-year-old has shown some signs of coming around over the last three games by going 4-for-14 with a pair of RBI and a run in that span, yet he's still in search of his first extra-base hit since being sent down.
Aug 19 2022Lewis, who has not played at Triple-A Tacoma since being optioned Aug. 10, is in the Rainiers' lineup as the designated hitter Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This will be the first time he has been placed on the lineup card at Triple-A since his demotion, as Lewis was apparently stunned and upset by the team's decision to bump him off the 26-man roster, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. According to Divish, Lewis has been having his own rehab therapist consult with the Mariners regarding his recovery from season-ending knee surgery in 2021. However, his absence from the Triple-A lineup over the past week has been his decision, not related to injury. The 27-year-old corner outfielder/designated hitter slashed .143/.226/.304 in 18 games in the majors and the Mariners' were reportedly frustrated by Lewis' availability to play the outfield, given his struggles at the plate.
Aug 10 2022The Mariners optioned Lewis to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis will surrender his spot on the 26-man active roster to Dylan Moore (back), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and offers more versatility off the bench due to his ability to play both the infield and outfield. Upon returning from a stint on the 7-day concussion IL on July 22, Lewis managed just four hits in 41 at-bats (.098 average) with the Mariners while striking out at a 39.1 percent clip. Lewis had already moved into a bench role last weekend, when Mitch Haniger came off the IL and replaced him as a lineup regular.
Aug 7 2022Lewis is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis is on the bench for the third time in four games, with his downturn in opportunities coinciding with Mitch Haniger's return from the 60-day injured list Saturday. With Haniger expected to settle into a regular role in either right field or at designated hitter, Lewis and Carlos Santana could have to vie for one spot in Seattle's everyday lineup moving forward. Santana would seem to have the upper hand on playing time over Lewis, who is 4-for-40 with 17 strikeouts in 13 games since returning from his own extended stay on the IL following the All-Star break.
Aug 6 2022Lewis is not in the lineup for the afternoon portion of Saturday's doubleheader against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis finds himself on the bench for the second game in a row, though his fragile health track record means the Mariners were never likely to ask him to start both halves of Saturday's twin bill. Ty France will rest his legs as the designated hitter in Lewis' absence.
Aug 5 2022Lewis is not in Friday's lineup against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis is hitting .111 with one home run, 13 strikeouts and five walks in 12 games since coming off the injured list. Adam Frazier will start in right field while Abraham Toro starts at the keystone.
Aug 2 2022Lewis went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Yankees on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The struggling slugger gave fantasy managers something to celebrate with his third homer, a 387-foot shot to left in the second inning that put Seattle on the board. Lewis' only other two homers during his injury-plagued season had come in consecutive games May 27-28, and Tuesday's blast served as his first extra-base hit in the 10 games he's played since the All-Star break.
Jul 28 2022Lewis isn't starting Thursday against Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis started the last two games and went 1-for-6 with an RBI, a walk and four strikeouts. Dylan Moore is taking his place in right field and batting ninth.
Jul 27 2022Lewis went 1-for-3 with an RBI single in a win over the Rangers on Tuesday, extending his second-half on-base streak to five games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis is still on the hunt for his first extra-base hit since returning from an extended injured-list stint due to a concussion, but he's at least managed to be a constant presence on the basepaths since returning to action. The 27-year-old outfielder's talent and powerful bat will undoubtedly rectify the lack of impactful hits eventually, but for the time being, Lewis is at least tiding fantasy managers over after his prolonged absence.
Jul 25 2022Lewis isn't starting Monday against Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis is out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went 1-for-7 with a run, three walks and a strikeout over the last three matchups. Sam Haggerty is starting in right field and batting ninth.
Jul 23 2022Lewis isn't starting Saturday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis returned to action Friday against Houston and went 0-for-3 with a walk. He'll get a breather while Sam Haggerty starts in right field and bats ninth.
Jul 22 2022Lewis (concussion) went 0-for-3 with a walk in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis wasn't able to record a hit in his first game since May 29. The 27-year-old outfielder hit .261 with five home runs, 12 RBI, eight runs scored and a 6:6 BB:K in 10 contests during his rehab assignment, so he shouldn't need much time to find his timing at the plate. Friday was Lewis' fifth major-league contest this season, but he's already hit two homers in 20 plate appearances and should see regular playing time in right field if he can stay healthy.
Jul 21 2022Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto confirmed that Lewis (concussion) is on track to return from the 7-day injured list for Friday's series opener with the Astros, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Unless Lewis suffers a setback in his recovery from the concussion in the next 24 hours, he looks like he'll be ready to play for the big club for the first time since late May. Before the All-Star break, Lewis wrapped up a 10-game rehab assignment between Triple-A Tacoma and High-A Everett, during which he slashed .261/.400/.913 with five home runs and six walks against six strikeouts. Upon returning from the IL, Lewis could take on a near-everyday role in right field, where utility men Sam Haggerty and Dylan Moore have been picking up most of the reps of late.
Jul 18 2022Lewis (concussion) appeared in his 10th rehab game Sunday at Triple-A Tacoma and went 0-for-3 with a walk, a run and an RBI. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Between stops at Tacoma and High-A Everett for his rehab assignment that began July 3, Lewis has gone 6-for-23 with five home runs and 6:6 BB:K. Lewis served as Tacoma's designated hitter in his most recent two starts, but he manned left field for five innings Friday and could end up seeing most of his time at the corner-outfield spot opposite Jesse Winker if he returns from the 7-day injured list coming out of the All-Star break. The Mariners have primarily leaned on the duo of Sam Haggerty and Dylan Moore in right field since Taylor Trammell (hamstring) joined Lewis on the IL.
Jul 16 2022Lewis (concussion) played five innings in left field during Triple-A Tacoma's win over Oklahoma City on Friday, going 1-for-3 with three-run home run. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis' stint on defense was his second during his rehab assignment and went an inning longer than his initial one Tuesday. The slugging outfielder also left the yard for the fifth time in the last six games, signaling that his timing at the plate is of no concern at this point in the process.
Jul 13 2022Lewis (concussion) started in left field for the first time in his rehab assignment during Triple-A Tacoma's loss to Oklahoma City on Tuesday and also hit a home run for the fourth straight game in one of his two plate appearances. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis exited the game in the top of the fifth inning for a defensive replacement, but not before leaving the yard yet again via a fourth-inning solo shot to center field. The 27-year-old certainly appears to have his timing back at the plate after going 5-for-9 with four round trippers and seven RBI in his last four games, but the Mariners would likely want to see him play at least one full game in the field before activation is considered.
Jul 11 2022Lewis (concussion) is scheduled to shift his rehab assignment to Triple-A Tacoma this week and is expected to make regular starts in the outfield, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to Kramer, the Mariners have already ruled out activating Lewis from the 7-day injured list prior to the All-Star break, but the 26-year-old is trending toward being ready to go when the big club opens its second-half schedule July 22. Through the first five games of his rehab assignment -- which has included one game with Tacoma and four with High-A Everett -- Lewis has served exclusively as a designated hitter while going 4-for-10 with three home runs and two walks.
Jul 7 2022General manager Jerry Dipoto said Thursday that he hopes Lewis (concussion) will rejoin the major-league club before the end of July, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Lewis recently began a rehab assignment, Dipoto said that the 26-year-old's return from the 7-day injured list isn't yet imminent. Lewis has gone 0-for-3 with an RBI, a walk and two strikeouts while serving as a designated hitter over his first two rehab games with High-A Everett, but the Mariners want to see him get more work in the outfield before he's cleared to rejoin the major-league club.
Jul 4 2022Lewis (concussion) went 0-for-3 with a walk and an RBI over his first two games with Triple-A Tacoma and High-A Everett on Sunday and Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis opened his rehab assignment up with the Rainiers on Sunday and logged two plate appearances as the designated hitter, and he served as the DH again for the AquaSox on Monday as he bumped down to a lower level of competition. The slugging outfielder's time in the minors is expected to last at least a few more games, as the Mariners would like to see him play multiple times in the outfield before activation is considered.
Jul 3 2022Lewis (concussion) has joined Triple-A Tacoma and is expected to begin a rehab assignment as soon as Sunday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis has resided on the 7-day injured list since June 1, so he'll need at least a handful of games in the minors to get his timing back at the plate following the month-plus absence. Manager Scott Servais said Sunday that Lewis will see a healthy dose of playing time in the outfield while on assignment, so the Mariners could view him as a potential replacement in right field for the injured Taylor Trammell (hamstring), who is without a clear timeline to return from the IL. Before sustaining the concussion, Lewis had made all four of his starts with Seattle this season as a designated hitter.
Jun 30 2022Lewis (concussion) took batting practice again Tuesday and added sprint drills out of the batter's box following his final swing of each round, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis was also wearing elastic stretch bands on his right leg, which were designed to help him with his running form and ensure his surgically repaired knee remained elevated upon his initial burst. The slugging outfielder is unsure of a return date, and he noted he remained bedridden for the first week following his concussion due to his sensitivity to bright lights and loud sounds. However, the fact he's now consistently elevating his heart rate during baseball activities could be the final step before he's cleared for a minor-league rehab assignment.
Jun 27 2022Lewis (concussion) took batting practice ahead of Monday's game against the Orioles, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis has been ramping up his baseball activities since mid-June, and his participation in batting practice Monday is certainly an encouraging sign. It's not yet clear when the Mariners expect the 26-year-old to return or whether he'll require a rehab assignment prior to being activated.
Jun 16 2022Lewis (concussion) has ramped up baseball activities in recent days but remains without a firm return timetable, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis' recovery from a concussion has been rather drawn out, as the slugging outfielder has been on the injured list since June 1. The fact Lewis remains without a timetable for his return underscores the unpredictable nature of head injuries, but he is reportedly showing gradual improvement.
Jun 10 2022Manager Scott Servais said Friday that Lewis (concussion) hasn't yet resumed baseball activities, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis has been working on his conditioning by riding a stationary bike recently, but he hasn't yet been cleared to ramp up his workload. Since Lewis has been sidelined for nearly two weeks due to his concussion, he'll require a rehab assignment before he's ultimately cleared to rejoin the Mariners.
Jun 8 2022Lewis (concussion) has begun working on his conditioning by ramping up his heart rate on a stationary bike, but he remains without a firm return date, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The uptick in activity is encouraging considering he's been experiencing prolonged concussion symptoms. However, Lewis has yet to resume any baseball activities, a step he'll naturally have to complete before activation is considered. Lewis is scheduled to be reassessed when the Mariners return home for a weekend series against the Red Sox.
Jun 4 2022Manager Scott Servais said Saturday that Lewis is still dealing with concussion effects, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis was placed on the 7-day injured list Wednesday, and he hasn't yet been able to do any strenuous activity as the Mariners follow concussion protocols. It's not yet clear when the 26-year-old will be able to return to game action.
Jun 1 2022The Mariners placed Lewis (concussion) on the 7-day injured list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Reports surfaced Tuesday that Lewis was out of the lineup for the second game in a row due to concussion-like symptoms, so his placement on the 7-day IL doesn't come as too much of a surprise. He'll be eligible to return from the IL on Sunday, but Lewis will first need to pass all neurological testing before he's cleared to resume playing. In a corresponding move, the Mariners activated Abraham Toro (shoulder) from the 10-day IL on Wednesday, and he could end up serving as the main replacement for Lewis in Seattle's everyday lineup.
May 31 2022Lewis, who is out of the lineup Tuesday in Baltimore, is dealing with some concussion-like symptoms, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis was struck in the shoulder by a pitch Saturday and had the ball ricochet and hit him in the head, and he's now being evaluated for concussion-like symptoms. The 26-year-old will be placed on the 7-day injured list if he's unable to pass the league's concussion protocol.
May 29 2022Lewis was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros for undisclosed reasons. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis was slated to bat sixth as the designated hitter Sunday, but he was removed from the lineup without an explanation. It's unclear whether or not the 26-year-old is dealing with an injury, but it's a worrisome situation given he's only four games into his return from the knee surgery he underwent in June of 2021.
May 25 2022Lewis (knee) went 2-for-4 in a loss to the Athletics on Tuesday, a game that marked his 2022 debut. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis finally logged major-league game action after completing his recovery from June 2021 knee surgery. The talented outfielder wasted no time breaking the ice at the plate after a productive rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma, and he should be a near-everyday fixture in the Mariners lineup moving forward barring any setbacks.
May 24 2022Lewis (knee) was activated off the injured list Tuesday and will bat seventh and serve as the designated hitter against Oakland, Larry Stone of the Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mariners brought Lewis along cautiously as he finished his recovery from knee surgery, a procedure he underwent in June of last year, but he's ready to go after hitting .314/.415/.629 with three homers in 10 rehab games for Triple-A Tacoma. Expect him to appear frequently as the designated hitter early on to protect his health, though he could eventually find most of his work in an outfield corner, as Jesse Winker doesn't offer much on the defensive side.
May 23 2022Lewis (knee) won't join the team Monday as previously reported but is expected to arrive Tuesday, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mariners have been very careful with Lewis' rehabilitation, bringing him along slowly as he completes the final stages of his recovery from the right knee surgery he underwent last June. He'll be back one day later than previously reported, but it doesn't appear as though that's due to any sort of setback. He should play regularly once active, featuring frequently at the designated hitter spot to ease the strain on his knee.
May 18 2022The Mariners are expected to activate Lewis (knee) from the 10-day injured list no later than Monday, as his 20-day rehab assignment window will close Sunday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After two straight off days, Lewis returned to the Triple-A Tacoma lineup with a bang Tuesday, going 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and five RBI. He's now supplied a 1.150 OPS in the first seven games of his rehab assignment and has played on back-to-back days on two occasions. Lewis has seen most of his starts as a designated hitter, so the Mariners may want to focus on getting him more exposure to the outfield in the final days of his rehab assignment. Once activated, Lewis should have a fairly clear path to a near-everyday role in the corner outfield or at DH.
May 9 2022Lewis (knee), who went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and two runs in Triple-A Tacoma's win over Salt Lake on Sunday, is now hitting .353 (6-for-17) with two home runs and six RBI over his first four rehab games with the Rainiers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis is slated to remain at Tacoma for the majority of the maximum 20 days he's allotted for the rehab process, but he already seems to be in mid-season form. The talented outfielder is approximately 11 months removed from June 2021 meniscus surgery and will bring a significant infusion of power to the Mariners lineup whenever he is deemed ready for activation.
May 5 2022General manager Jerry Dipoto confirmed Thursday that the Mariners will keep Lewis on his minor-league rehab assignment for the majority of the allotted 20 days, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dipoto said that he expects Lewis, who began the rehab assignment Tuesday, to remain at Triple-A Tacoma for the next two-and-a-half to three weeks before making his Mariners debut in the second half of May. The Mariners' decision to ease Lewis along slowly isn't too surprising, given that he's faced a lengthy recovery from the meniscus surgery he underwent last June. Lewis has gone 3-for-7 with a home run and a walk between his first two rehab games and is expected to rotate between designated hitter and the outfield throughout his time at Tacoma. Once activated from the 10-day injured list, Lewis could push for a near-everyday role with Mitch Haniger (ankle) out indefinitely and Jarred Kelenic having struggled mightily through the first month of the season.
May 3 2022Lewis (knee) will report to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis' scheduled appearance for Tacoma on Tuesday will mark his first game action in affiliated ball since late May of last season, when he developed a right knee injury that was later revealed to be a torn meniscus. He underwent surgery soon after and was expected to make a late-season return, but he suffered a setback in his recovery that prompted the Mariners to take a cautious approach with bringing him back to begin the 2022 campaign. Lewis has since appeared in games at extended spring training without any discomfort in his knee, so he'll now move on to Tacoma for rehab games in what marks the final step of his lengthy recovery process. Once activated from the 10-day injured list, Lewis could challenge the struggling Jarred Kelenic for an everyday role in the Seattle outfield.
Apr 13 2022Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said Wednesday that Lewis (knee) has been taking live BP at the team's player development complex recently, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis is on the 10-day injured list to begin the season as he continues to recover from a procedure to repair a torn meniscus that he underwent in May 2021. While it's encouraging that he's been facing live pitching, he hasn't yet been cleared to play in extended spring training games. A better timetable for the 26-year-old's return will likely come into focus once he's able to get some game action under his belt.
Apr 8 2022Lewis (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis is still working his way back from surgery to repair a torn meniscus, a procedure he underwent last May. The Mariners had said early in camp that he wasn't expected to be ready for Opening Day, and that's in fact what ended up happening, but he's been taking steps in the right direction, so his absence may not be a long one. He'll return to a very crowded outfield, as the Mariners acquired Jesse Winker from the Reds in March and promoted 21-year-old phenom Julio Rodriguez to the Opening Day roster, but he has a strong enough bat to carve out a role once he proves his health.
Mar 14 2022GM Jerry Dipoto said Monday that Lewis (knee) isn't expected to be ready to start on Opening Day, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis has yet to be cleared for full workouts in spring training, as the Mariners are expressing significant caution early on in camp after the 26-year-old missed the final four months of the 2021 campaign. Lewis could also see more action at designated hitter early on to help reduce his workload once he's cleared for game action.
Dec 1 2021General manager Jerry Dipoto said Wednesday the team is counting on Lewis to produce as a hitter in 2022, but is unsure if he will play center field, left field or designated hitter, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Considering Lewis has missed so much time in recent seasons with lower-body injuries -- he finished the 2021 season on the 60-day injured list with a bone bruise in his right knee -- it makes sense for Lewis to get more starts at designated hitter going forward. The Mariners may add other players still this offseason, but for now Lewis should be able to play pretty regularly as long as he's healthy.
Sep 7 2021Lewis has a bone bruise in his right knee and is being shut down for the rest of the 2021 season, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee on May 31. Following surgery June 11, he was transferred to the 60-day injured list and was expected back in late August. It seemed likely that he was going to start a rehab assignment in the last couple weeks, but he suffered a setback and will end up only playing in 36 games in 2021. He finishes the campaign with five home runs, 11 RBI and two stolen bases while batting .246.
Sep 3 2021Lewis recently experienced knee soreness and won't begin a rehab assignment in the near future, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis resumed running the bases early in the week but felt sore after going through a more comprehensive workout. The Mariners are hoping the 26-year-old will be able to return before the end of the season, but they'll likely exercise caution to prevent a more serious injury.
Aug 31 2021Lewis (knee) ran the bases Tuesday, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis was previously closing in on beginning a rehab assignment, but those plans were put on hold after he experienced general body soreness following a recent workout. It's still not clear when he could go to the minors for live game action, but his ability to run the bases Tuesday is a sign that the previous soreness has subsided. Lewis will need to get several games under his belt in the minors before being activated, but if he begins a rehab stint in the next couple of days, he should have a chance to return to the Mariners' roster by the second week of September.
Aug 30 2021Lewis (knee) felt sore following a recent workout, so the Mariners put his rehab plans on hold for now, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis was reportedly experiencing general soreness and not anything specifically related to his surgically-repaired knee, which is seemingly a positive sign. Still, the Mariners clearly want to be cautious with the 26-year-old outfielder, so the timing of his next steps remains unclear.
Aug 29 2021Lewis (knee) was seen running the bases at full speed and sliding in the outfield Sunday, a sign he could soon begin a minor-league rehab assignment, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis appears unlikely to be ready to return from the 60-day injured list when the Seattle roster expands to 28 men Wednesday, but the 26-year-old outfielder may only be a week or two away from being activated. The reigning American League Rookie of the Year was batting .246 with five home runs and two stolen bases in 36 games before he was shut down in early June after undergoing surgery on his right knee.
Aug 23 2021Lewis (knee) has picked up baseball activities in the past few days and could begin a rehab assignment over the weekend, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis has been out since the end of May with a torn right meniscus. The length of his absence likely means he'll require a fairly long rehab assignment, but it looks like he should be able to return to the active roster for a significant portion of September, barring setbacks.
Aug 10 2021Lewis (knee) will take batting practice on the field during the Mariners' current homestand, which runs through Sunday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis has recently been taking part in baseball activities, but the batting practice will be his first on-field work since landing on the shelf in late May. The 26-year-old remains without a timetable for his return, though manager Scott Servais is confident the outfielder will take the field again this season. Lewis will need to continue ramping up his rehab work before embarking on what could be a lengthy rehab assignment.
Aug 7 2021Lewis (knee) has continued to participate in baseball activities but remains without a return timetable, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mariners are unsurprisingly being cautious with their talented outfielder, but the encouraging aspect of his recovery is he's apparently remained free of setbacks for the last several weeks. Lewis is very likely to need a fairly robust rehab assignment given the length of his absence.
Jul 29 2021Lewis (knee) is projected to return in late August, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis has been sidelined since June 1, but the team has remained optimistic that he would be able to return at some point this season. It appears that remains a realistic possibility, as Lewis has recently begun hitting in the batting cage and should continue to progress in his rehab soon.
Jul 26 2021Lewis (knee) has begun hitting in the batting cage, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A torn meniscus has kept Lewis on the sidelines since the end of May. He's now taken a few steps towards a return, but he still has a long way to go before he gets back into game action.
Jul 22 2021Lewis (knee) will begin light tee work and soft toss within the next several days, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis has not yet begun running, but he continues to make some progress towards a return. The team has remained optimistic that he'll play again at some point this season, though any potential return remains several weeks away at this point.
Jul 16 2021Lewis (knee) has resumed throwing but hasn't yet resumed swinging, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis had his stitches removed in late June, and he's now been able to resume some baseball activities. Manager Scott Servais has been optimistic that the outfielder will be cleared to return at some point in 2021, but a timetable for his recovery hasn't yet been established.
Jun 26 2021Lewis (knee) had the stitches from the minor surgery he recently underwent removed Friday, but he still has some time to go before resuming baseball activity, the team's official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Scott Servais continued to express optimism that Lewis will be able to make a return at some point in 2021, with Friday's news another small step toward that possibility. Lewis has slowly begun some rehab activities, but it appears he won't have a chance to get into any type of live hitting situation in his recovery until mid-to-late July at the earliest.
Jun 18 2021Lewis (knee) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday, ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis underwent surgery to repair his torn right meniscus June 11. The outfielder was already expected to be out until the latter part of the summer, but the Mariners didn't have a reason to move him to the 60-day IL until Friday. The transaction opens up a spot for the newly recalled Vinny Nittoli on the 40-man roster.
Jun 11 2021Lewis had surgery on his right meniscus Wednesday and is without a timetable to return, Brad Adam of ROOT Sports Northwest reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While any knee surgery is a significant procedure, Lewis could still return sometime in the second half of the season in this case. He recently received a second opinion that apparently led to the decision to get the surgery. In the meantime, Jake Fraley, Taylor Trammell and Mitch Haniger should all be near-everyday players in Seattle's outfield.
Jun 9 2021Manager Scott Servais remains "optimistic" that Lewis (knee) will return to action at some point this season, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Servais' remarks Wednesday strike a more optimistic tone than those of general manager Jerry Dipoto from less than a week ago, when the latter conceded his fear that Lewis, who has been diagnosed with a meniscus tear, was in for a long-term absence. In reality, both Servais and Dipoto could ultimately be correct, as Lewis does appear set to miss several weeks at minimum but still has nearly four months to work with in terns of a possible regular-season return.
Jun 3 2021Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said Thursday that he fears Lewis (knee) could be in line for a long-term absence, Maura Dooley of ESPN 710 AM Seattle reports. "I'm hopeful that we'll see him again this year on the field, but I don't think it's going to be quick," Dipoto said of Lewis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday after being diagnosed with a torn right meniscus tear, but the Mariners have not yet provided an estimated timeline for his return. The outfielder was sent in for a second opinion on his injury Wednesday, and Dipoto's pessimistic tone about Lewis' situation a day later suggests the Mariners didn't receive good news during the checkup. With the reigning American League Rookie of the Year now looking likely to be sidelined through the All-Star break -- if not longer -- Taylor Trammell is expected to get another trial as an everyday outfielder alongside Jarred Kelenic and Mitch Haniger.
Jun 2 2021Lewis (knee) is receiving a second opinion Wednesday on his torn right meniscus, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A differing opinion may change the timeframe for Lewis' return, but it'll be unclear until details surface from Wednesday's visit to the doctor. Lewis is "really down and disappointed," said manager Scott Servais, as he could miss considerable time if his meniscus is indeed torn.
Jun 1 2021Lewis was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right meniscus tear Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis left Monday's win over Oakland with right knee discomfort, and he's now been diagnosed with a torn meniscus. It's not yet clear whether the injury will require surgery, but the 25-year-old could spend more than the minimum of 10 days on the injured list. Jake Fraley could see increased playing time in Lewis' absence, while Taylor Trammell was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma as part of a corresponding move.
May 31 2021Lewis was removed in the top of the ninth inning of Monday's 6-5 win over the Athletics in 10 innings due to right knee discomfort, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports. He went 1-for-4 with an RBI double before departing. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The injury is somewhat disconcerting for Lewis, who missed the tail end of spring training and the first three weeks of the regular season with the same issue. The Mariners will likely send Lewis in for further evaluation and potentially an MRI before the team has more information on the extent of the setback. Jarred Kelenic shifted over from left field to center once Lewis exited the contest.
May 28 2021Lewis went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, double, an additional run and a strikeout in a 3-2 win against Texas on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis doubled and scored in the second before lacing a two-run home run just over the right-field fence in the third that gave Seattle an early 3-0 lead. The quality game raised the center fielder's slash line to .246/.341/.398.
May 25 2021Lewis went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and two walks in Monday's win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis socked his fourth homer of the season during the third inning against Oakland starter Frankie Montas. The center fielder extended his hitting streak to three games and has recorded at least one knock in four of his last five appearances, though it's worth noting that his power stroke hasn't shown up regularly -- Monday's home run was his first since May 4.
May 23 2021Lewis went 2-for-3 with a stolen base, HBP and strikeout as Seattle lost 9-2 to San Diego on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis singled and stole second in the second inning and recorded another base knock in the sixth. It was only his second steal of the season and Lewis will most likely need to add to that total or improve a .240 batting average in order to remain a viable option.
May 17 2021Lewis went 2-for-2 with an RBI single and two walks in a win over Cleveland on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis opened the scoring for either side with his timely first-inning knock, extending his on-base streak to four games in the process. The 25-year-old outfielder has quickly boosted his on-base percentage 59 points to .352 during that span, and he owns a .313/.431/.396 slash line over 58 plate appearances in May.
May 11 2021Lewis went 4-for-8 with two walks and a run in two weekend games against the Rangers, boosting his season average 36 points to .258. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The slugging outfielder has progressively ramped up after going 3-for-22 over his first six games following a delayed start to the season. Lewis has slashed .325/.372/.500 with a double, two home runs, four RBI, three walks and four runs in the 43 plate appearances covering his subsequent 10 contests, and he'll enter Tuesday's interleague series opener versus the defending champion Dodgers with a three-game multi-hit streak.
May 7 2021Lewis went 3-for-5 with a double in Friday's 5-4 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis produced his first multi-hit game since April 23. The reigning AL Rookie of the Year is slashing .222/.263/.426 in 14 games since returning from a knee injury that delayed the start of his season.
May 4 2021Lewis went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run as Seattle beat Baltimore 5-2 Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis' eighth-inning home run gave Seattle a 5-1 advantage and proved crucial as Baltimore tacked on a run in the top of the ninth. The blast extended Lewis' hitting streak to six games, although he only has one hit in each game, and brought his average to just below the Mendoza Line at .196.
Apr 29 2021Lewis isn't starting Thursday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis will get a breather after he went 2-for-10 with a pair of solo home runs in the last three games. Taylor Trammell will start in center field and bat eighth.
Apr 26 2021Lewis went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk during Monday's loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis connected on his first long ball of the season with a 433-foot shot against Jose Urquidy in the third inning. The 25-year-old is now 3-for-19 across five games since making his season debut on April 20 due to knee issues.
Apr 24 2021Lewis isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis had started each of the last three games and went 2-for-12 with a double and three strikeouts during that time. Taylor Trammell will shift to center field while Sam Haggerty starts in left field Saturday.
Apr 21 2021Lewis, activated from the injured list earlier in the day, went 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout while playing all nine innings in center field during a loss to the Dodgers on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The slugging outfielder's long-awaited season debut came on a night when Lewis was one of only three baserunners for the Mariners. Now apparently over the knee issues that plagued him since late in spring training, Lewis will look to begin building on the expectations he set with a stellar 2020 campaign that was enough to garner the AL Rookie of the Year Award.
Apr 20 2021Lewis (knee) will start in center field and bat second Tuesday against the Dodgers, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ty France has served as the No. 2 hitter in each of Seattle's first 17 games, but since he'll be on the bench Tuesday while he manages a bruised forearm, the Mariners will turn to the freshly-activated Lewis to bat out of the two hole. Lewis most frequently batted third in 2020, so he'll presumably slide down a spot in the order when France is cleared to return to action.
Apr 19 2021Lewis (knee) played five innings in a game at the Mariners' alternate site Monday and will be ready for his season debut Tuesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis has been battling a knee injury since he crashed into the outfield wall in late March. Previous reports indicated he could debut Monday, but he'll need one more day before he's ready to go. He should be the Mariners' primary center fielder once he returns from the injured list.
Apr 17 2021Lewis (knee) could be ready to to make his 2021 debut as early as Monday against the Dodgers, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. "He feels good. There's no issues there," manager Scott Servais said. "I think, timetable, is it going to be Monday? Tuesday? I'm not quite sure, but I know the goal is to get him in at some point here at home before we head out on the next road trip." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Servais delivered the encouraging prognosis on Lewis prior to Friday's series opener against the Astros, following multiple reports in recent days of the slugging outfielder ramping up his activity level without setbacks. Lewis has been able to keep a semblance of timing at the plate despite not having seen game action since March 22 by taking as many as four at-bats in simulated game scenarios at the alternate training site. Whenever he is activated, Servais estimates Lewis will slot into the designated hitter role on certain days in order to keep him fresh.
Apr 14 2021Manager Scott Servais said Lewis (knee) fielded fly balls and took some live at-bats at the Mariners' alternate site Wednesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis looks to be nearing a full recovery from the bone bruise in his right knee that has sidelined him since late in spring training, but he'll still need to run the bases at 100 percent speed before the Mariners are comfortable with activating him from the 10-day injured list. Servais suggested that Lewis could be ready to return from the IL at some point during the Mariners' upcoming homestand that begins Friday.
Apr 13 2021Manager Scott Servais said that Lewis (knee) could be ready to return from the 10-day injured list ahead of the Mariners' upcoming homestand, which begins Friday against the Astros, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Reports on Lewis were positive after he took four at-bats in a simulated game Monday, so he looks to be nearing the finish line in his recovery from a bone bruise in his left knee. Lewis will likely need to play in another simulated game or two before getting the green light from Seattle's training staff, but once activated, he should step back into an everyday role in center field.
Apr 10 2021Lewis (knee) has been able to increase his activity level and intensity in recent days without any setbacks, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Scott Servais noted Saturday he's been receiving excellent reviews on Lewis, who's yet to make his regular-season debut due to the bone bruise he suffered late in training camp. The slugging outfielder could make his long-awaited return to game action during the team's next homestand, which begins Friday.
Apr 7 2021Lewis (knee) could return during the Mariners' homestand that runs from April 16-20, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis has continued to hit in the batting cage at T-Mobile Park in recent days and is progressing in his recovery. While he won't travel with the team in the coming week, the 25-year-old has a better timetable for his season debut as long as his recovery continues to go well. Taylor Trammell and Braden Bishop should continue to see increased playing time in center field in Lewis' absence.
Apr 5 2021Lewis (knee) started hitting in the batting cages under Safeco Field on Monday, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The slugging outfielder is still expected to remain out until the latter part of April, but Monday's developments are another important step for Lewis' recovery. Manager Scott Servais was cautiously optimistic about the news, noting the team still wants to be "careful in how quick we ramp him up" but adding that he sees Lewis "moving in the right direction."
Apr 2 2021Lewis (knee) will begin baseball activities in 3-to-4 days, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will begin by hitting in the cage and would then progress to running after a few days. It sounds like Lewis could come off the injured list in mid-to-late April. In the meantime, Taylor Trammell and Jake Fraley are playing center and left field, respectively, with Mitch Haniger handling right field for Seattle.
Mar 31 2021Lewis (knee) will begin the season on the 10-day injured list, Lauren Smith of The Tacoma News Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis missed the end of spring training due to a right knee injury, and he was recently diagnosed with a deep bone bruise. Manager Scott Servais said that the team wants to give Lewis "a couple of weeks" to recover, although the 25-year-old doesn't have any structural damage. Taylor Trammell will start in center field in his absence, while Jake Fraley should also see additional playing time for Seattle.
Mar 27 2021Lewis (knee) won't play in Monday's Cactus League finale, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis has been sidelined over the past several days due to a left knee injury. Manager Scott Servais isn't yet sure whether Lewis will be available for Opening Day, but the team will be running some tests in the coming days to determine his status. If Lewis is held out to begin the regular season, Jake Fraley could shift to center field while Jose Marmolejos starts in left field.
Mar 26 2021Lewis, who was held out of the lineup for a fourth consecutive spring training game Friday due to a left knee injury, is recovering slower than anticipated, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports. "It's not coming along as quickly as I hoped or Kyle hoped or anybody else," Mariners manager Scott Servais said Friday afternoon. "We are staying patient... He's not 100 percent and I don't want to put him out there until he feels 100 percent, so that's why he's not out there (Friday against San Diego)." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis' injury stems from a collision with the outfield wall in Monday's game against the Dodgers, and even though it was initially believed he'd be available to return to game action as soon as Wednesday, he remains sidelined with just two more Cactus League games left. Initial evaluations on the talented outfielder's knee have indicated there's no structural damage, but Servais confirmed Friday the team will be "running a few more tests" in coming days.
Mar 23 2021Lewis was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks after running into the wall Monday against the Dodgers, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mariners reportedly aren't concerned about any particular injury with Lewis but still wanted to give him a day to recover. Sam Haggerty will slide to center field in his absence, with Jake Fraley entering the lineup in right.
Mar 20 2021Lewis is 5-for-11 with three doubles, a home run, three RBI, a walk and three runs across his last three Cactus League games, pushing his spring average to .303 (10-for-33). ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports Lewis was already drawing accolades from manager Scott Servais after the first game Thursday, with the Mariners' skipper noting the slugging outfielder had "looked as good as he has all spring" in that contest. Lewis subsequently continued his hot hitting the next two days, supporting the notion the 25-year-old may have his timing at the plate close to regular-season form at this point.
Mar 11 2021Lewis went 2-for-2 with an RBI single, a triple, a sacrifice fly and a run in a Cactus League win over the Royals on Tuesday, pushing his spring average to .364 (4-for-11) across five games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis was 0-for-4 after the Mariners' first two exhibitions, but he's atoned nicely with a pair of subsequent two-hit efforts. Expectations are elevated for the 25-year-old outfielder after he slugged 11 home runs in 2020 and garnered AL Rookie of the Year honors.
Mar 6 2021Lewi went 2-for-3 with a double and two runs in a Cactus League tie with the White Sox on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis went 0-for-4 over his first two Cactus League games before breaking the ice with Friday's multi-hit effort. The slugging outfielder heads into 2021 with extremely elevated expectations after blasting 11 home runs across 242 plate appearances in 2020.
Feb 23 2021Lewis stood out in both batting and fielding practice during the Mariners' position players' first workout of spring Tuesday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The reigning AL Rookie of the Year picked right up where he left off during the Mariners' first full-squad workout, making several impressive catches on fly balls and homering to both the opposite field and pull side multiple times during five rounds of batting practice. Lewis is naturally locked into the starting center field role after hitting 17 home runs over his first 76 major-league games across the last two seasons, but he'll look to shave down a strikeout rate that checked in at a bloated 29.3 percent in 2020.
Nov 9 2020Lewis was named the AL Rookie of the Year on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis earned some sleeper buzz heading into the season and went on to surpass expectations, finishing the season with a .262/.364/.437 slash line while hitting 11 homers and stealing five bases. That was enough to earn him all 30 first-place votes for the award. Luis Robert finished second, picking up 27 second-place votes, with Cristian Javier coming in third.
Sep 26 2020Lewis is not in the lineup for the second half of Saturday's doubleheader against Oakland, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in the day's first game. Braden Bishop takes over in center field in the nightcap.
Sep 24 2020Lewis went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored Wednesday in the Mariners 3-2 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis crossed home plate in the first to give the Mariners an early 1-0 lead and would later swipe his fourth base of the season in the seventh inning after opening the inning with a single to right. The potential American League Rookie of the Year frontrunner is hitting .277/.378/.462 with 11 home runs, 28 RBI and 37 runs scored across 230 plate appearances this season.
Sep 19 2020Lewis went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis belted his 11th homer of the season in the fifth inning to produce the final run of the game. The 25-year-old outfielder has added 28 RBI, 35 runs scored and three stolen bases while slashing .286/.380/.484 in 51 games.
Sep 15 2020Lewis went 1-for-3 with a walk, a home run and three RBI during a 6-5 win over the A's in the first game of Monday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old then went 1-for-2 with a walk and a double in the nightcap while also doing his best Ken Griffey Jr. impression by going high over the wall in center field to rob Ramon Laureano of a grand slam in the first inning. Lewis has slowed down at the plate in recent weeks, but he's still slashing .295/.390/.494 on the year with 10 homers, three steals, 27 RBI and 34 runs through 47 games.
Sep 13 2020Lewis is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dylan Moore will bat leadoff and fill in as the Mariners' center fielder in place of Lewis, who is getting his second day off of the season. The break good probably do Lewis some good, as he's gone hitless with four strikeouts in 11 at-bats over his last three games, dropping his season average to .292.
Sep 9 2020Lewis went 2-for-5 and added a stolen base in Tuesday's loss against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis got off to a strong start this season but has crashed down to earth over the last few weeks, and he is hitting just .171 with a .618 OPS, two home runs and three RBI over his last 10 games. In fact, this was his first multi-hit game since Aug. 22, when he produced three knocks against the Rangers.
Aug 30 2020Lewis went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Sunday's 2-1 extra-inning win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis opened the scoring with his solo shot off Angels starter Griffin Canning in the seventh inning. In the 10th, Lewis came around to score on a Tim Lopes single after starting the inning on second base. The 25-year-old Lewis is slashing .339/.430/.543 with eight homers, 21 RBI, 29 runs scored and two stolen bases through 35 games this season.
Aug 28 2020Lewis went 1-for-4 in Friday's loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis' consistency this season has been nothing short of outstanding, and he has hit safely in 11 of the Mariners' last 12 games -- he has gone 17-for-42 (.404) in that stretch. Lewis is hitting .347 with a team-leading .974 OPS this season, although he has now gone four straight games without an extra-base hit.
Aug 23 2020Lewis went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis put the Mariners on the board first with his first-inning solo shot. The center fielder is up to seven homers, 19 RBI, 24 runs scored and two stolen bases in 29 games this year. He's hit safely in eight straight outings, going 14-for-27 (.519) with three homers, a steal, five RBI and 11 runs scored in that span.
Aug 21 2020Lewis went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks and two more runs scored during Friday's win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis extended Seattle's lead with a solo home run off Wes Benjamin in the second inning. It was the sixth long ball of the season for the 25-year-old, who just may have what it takes to claim American League Rookie of the Year. Across 27 games, Lewis is leading the Mariners in batting average (.354), home runs (six), on-base percentage (.440) and hits (35).
Aug 19 2020Lewis went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was the only Mariner to get on base more than once, as the team only managed three hits and two walks off Tony Gonsolin, plus a HBP on Dee Gordon. Lewis had a brief 0-for-12 mini-slump last week but he's since rebounded with six hits in his last three games, boosting his slash line back up to a stunning .344/.423/.522 with five homers, two steals, 16 runs and 17 RBI through 24 contests.
Aug 17 2020Lewis went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Monday's 11-9 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis' biggest hit was his third-inning homer, part of a five-run rally by the Mariners. The outfielder is slashing .345/.420/.529 with five homers, 17 RBI, 15 runs scored and a stolen base through 23 games. He should continue to put up respectable numbers while hitting in the heart of the order.
Aug 16 2020Lewis went 2-for-4 with two singles and an RBI in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis gave the Mariners a 2-1 lead with a two-out RBI single in the third inning, but that would ultimately be the last run Seattle could muster in the loss. Lewis has been by far Seattle's best hitter thus far in 2020, slashing a robust .325/.400./.482 with four home runs.
Aug 10 2020Lewis went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Monday's 10-2 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis' fifth-inning blast came against Rangers starter Kyle Gibson, giving the Mariners a lead they wouldn't relinquish. Lewis also walked in the sixth inning and came around to score on a Kyle Seager grand slam. The 25-year-old Lewis is slashing .373/.440/.567 with four homers, 13 RBI and 13 runs scored in 17 games. The first-round pick (11th overall) from 2016 has been a breakout star in the heart of the Mariners' batting order in 2020.
Aug 6 2020Lewis is not starting Thursday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis will head to the bench for the first time all season; through 13 games, the outfielder is 20-for-52 (.385) with three home runs, 10 RBI and a stolen base. Mallex Smith is starting in center field Thursday, with Dylan Moore manning right.
Aug 2 2020Lewis went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis went deep in the eighth inning off Athletics reliever Yusmeiro Petit, cutting the deficit to one run. The homer was Lewis' third of the year. The outfielder has hit safely in all 10 games so far, slashing .425/.477/.650 with nine RBI and seven runs scored. He's also struck out in 17 of his 40 at-bats -- Lewis can be boom-or-bust, but it's been mostly boom so far.
Jul 31 2020Lewis went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored during Friday's victory over the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Another night, another set of hits for the 25-year-old, who singled and scored in the fourth inning, then added an RBI single in the fifth. Lewis has hit safely in all eight games this season, including six straight multi-hit games.
Jul 30 2020Lewis went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 10-7 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis has undoubtedly been Seattle's best player in the first week of action, as he has hit safely in every single game while posting multi-hit efforts in each of his last four contests. As a result, he is slashing a robust .458/.519/.708 in his first 27 plate appearances.
Jul 27 2020Lewis went 2-for-4 with a go-ahead two-run single, a double, a walk and a run in a win over the Astros on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After belting a home run in each of the first two games of the series, Lewis got to the Astros with a "smaller-ball" approach that saw him reach on multiple occasions for the second time in as many games. The surging outfielder's eighth-inning single did plenty of damage, as it brought home Austin Nola and Shed Long to snap a 5-5 tie and give the Mariners a lead that would prove to be just enough. Factoring in Sunday's production, Lewis is now 4-for-11 with the aforementioned pair of round trippers, four RBI, two walks and three runs over his first three games, although he's also struck out on six of the seven occasions in which he's made an out.
Jul 25 2020Lewis went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis went yard in the sixth inning against Astros starter Lance McCullers. The 25-year-old Lewis has homered in both of the Mariners' games this season -- the only problem has been a lack of runners on base when he has done so. The outfielder has also amassed four strikeouts already, which could make him a boom-or-bust option in fantasy.
Jul 24 2020Lewis went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 8-2 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Batting cleanup, Lewis belted a long ball off of Astros ace Justin Verlander in the second inning. In 18 games last season, Lewis hit .268/.293/.592 with six homers, 13 RBI and 10 runs scored through 75 plate appearances. With a lack of natural outfielders on the Mariners' roster, the 24-year-old Lewis should find regular playing time in 2020.
Jul 10 2020Lewis hit two home runs during Friday's six-inning intrasquad game at T-Mobile Park, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The pair of blasts added to the already strong impression Lewis already has made during the first week of summer camp. The outfielder's first homer of the day, a solo shot, came off rookie Justin Dunn and caromed high off the out-of-town scoreboard in left-center field, while the second was an opposite-field bomb off Nick Margevicius. Justus Sheffield, who drew the start for Lewis' team and pitched two scoreless innings, was the latest to extol the virtues of the 24-year-old. "The dude is locked in right now," Sheffield said. "On and off the field. I feel like he's going to have a really big year for us. He's always had the talent, and he's really starting to put it together. Hopefully, he can keep it going through this summer camp and push it through the season."
Jul 5 2020Lewis particularly impressed manager Scott Servais during the Mariners' second day of summer camp workouts Saturday, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Servais singled out Lewis when speaking about how essentially everyone on the roster came into summer camp in good shape. The young outfielder, who's set to take on an everyday role this season, attributed his current level of fitness to the fact he was able to maintain a full routine during the shutdown while housed in Atlanta. "I was able to work with my speed coach and my weight coach in private sessions," Lewis said. "Then my hitting coach from my high school days, who has been my hitting coach throughout, I was able to go to the high school and do private sessions too and be able to keep good distance with all that and still get all my work in."
May 25 2020Lewis, who has remained in the Arizona area while spring training has been suspended, is likely to be present at the Mariners' spring training facility in Peoria when it reopens with limited access early this week, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mariners are among many teams that will begin welcoming staggered groups of players back over the next several days for informal workouts at either their home or spring training complexes. Lewis' ongoing presence in the area makes him a natural candidate to join other teammates such as Evan White, Jake Fraley and J.P. Crawford, and with multiple practice fields and workout areas, the Peoria complex should afford the necessary space for proper social distancing procedures to be followed.
Apr 14 2020Lewis projects as the everyday right fielder this coming regular season despite having hit just .172 (5-for-29) over 11 Cactus League games before spring training was suspended, Brent Stecker of 710 ESPN Seattle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stecker notes that general manager Jerry Dipoto identifies the slugger's occasional "empty swings" as a byproduct of an opposite-field approach to hitting which requires Lewis to often allow the ball to go deeper into the zone than a pull hitter does. The Mariners are willing to accept such a tradeoff so long as Lewis is able to generate a similar caliber of long-ball production to that of his first big-league cup of coffee in 2019. Following his September promotion, the 24-year-old became the second player in MLB history to homer in each of his first three games and ultimately left the yard once every 12.5 plate appearances across 18 contests overall. Signs of his prodigious power were evident once again this spring despite the overall lack of success, as three of Lewis' five hits during Cactus League play were home runs.
Mar 7 2020Lewis went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in a Cactus League win over the Dodgers on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The seventh-inning blast was the second homer of spring for Lewis, who's still hitting just .143 across eight Cactus League games. In fact, Lewis hasn't hit safely over his 16 exhibition plate appearance outside of the pair of round trippers, but he's still on track to open the regular season as the starting right fielder.
Mar 2 2020Lewis has gone 2-for-12 with a home run, two RBI and a 2:3 BB:K through his first five Cactus League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite submitting rather underwhelming numbers at the minor-league level, Lewis was allowed to bypass Triple-A entirely and make the jump to the majors last September. The 24-year-old made an immediate impression in his first taste of the big leagues, posting an .885 OPS in 75 plate appearances to give him the inside edge on a full-time role in the Seattle outfield heading into 2020. A poor spring won't necessarily kill Lewis' chances of breaking camp with the big club, but there's still reason to be skeptical of his chances of sticking in Seattle all season. Even amid his success in the majors last season, he struck out a whopping 38.7 percent of the time, which was up nearly 10 points from his rate at Double-A Arkansas (29.4 percent).
Sep 20 2019Lewis went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs in a 5-3 loss against the Orioles on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old continues to be a bright spot to yet another disappointing end to a Mariners season. He's displayed tremendous power in a small sample, hitting six homers in 40 at-bats. He is also hitting .325 with an .850 slugging percentage, nine extra-base hits, 12 RBI and 10 runs in 10 games.
Sep 19 2019Lewis is not in Thursday's lineup against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is hitting .294 with five home runs and a 13:1 K:BB in his first eight big-league games. The power is obviously legitimate, but he is probably playing a little over his head in the batting average department. Tim Lopes starts in right field and will hit sixth.
Sep 15 2019Lewis went 3-for-6 with a homer, a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 11-10 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis' three-run shot in the eighth inning cut the Mariners' lead to just one run. The rookie outfielder has already launched four homers with two doubles and nine RBI in his first six MLB contests.
Sep 13 2019Lewis went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and a double in a loss to the Reds on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Another game, another homer for Lewis, who has now gone deep in the first three games of his big-league career, joining Trevor Story as the only players in MLB history to accomplish the feat. The 24-year-old left no doubt Thursday that his power is legit, crushing a solo shot that travelled 457 feet in the fifth inning. Lewis was Seattle's first-round draft pick in 2016 and posted decent but not spectacular home run totals in the minors, totaling 30 long balls in 287 career games. His power surge upon being called up to the majors should ensure Lewis a regular spot in right field for the remainder of this season and possibly beyond.
Sep 12 2019Lewis went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer in a win over the Reds on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis' 383-foot shot with Austin Nola and Kyle Seager aboard not only erased a 2-0 deficit, it also broke up a Sonny Gray no-hit bid. The round tripper also made Lewis the 24th player in major-league history to hit a homer in both of his first two big-league games and the third player in franchise history to accomplish the feat. With Mitch Haniger (groin/back) almost assuredly remaining sidelined for the balance of the season at this point, Lewis should continue seeing a solid amount of playing time in right field.
Sep 10 2019Lewis went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis played right field in his major-league debut and plated Seattle's first run with a 426-foot shot to left center field in the fifth inning. The 24-year-old was called up from the minors on Monday after slashing .263/.342/.398 with 11 homers, 62 RBI and 152 strikeouts in 122 games with Double-A Arkansas this season.
Sep 9 2019Lewis was be called up by the Mariners on Monday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 11th-overall pick in the 2016 draft, Lewis brings big raw power and a strong arm, though his contact ability is questionable. He'll jump straight from Double-A to the majors for his debut despite not exactly thriving at that level, posting a .263/.342/.398 slash line (good for a 109 wRC+) with just 11 homers and a 29.4 percent strikeout rate in his second opportunity with Double-A Arkansas. The Mariners will likely give him a shot to see what he can do down the stretch, though he may not be ready to be a valuable fantasy contributor just yet.
Sep 8 2019Lewis is 7-for-14 with two doubles, a solo home run and a walk over the first four games of Double-A Arkansas' playoff series against Tulsa. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The promising outfielder is building plenty of momentum for a likely promotion to the big leagues once the Travelers' postseason run concludes. Lewis finished his first full regular season at the Double-A level with a .263/.342/.398 line over 517 plate appearances, generating career highs in extra-base hits (38) and RBI (62) in the process.
Aug 13 2019Lewis exited Double-A Arkansas' win over Northwest Arkansas on Tuesday with pain in his left big toe, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Jul 21 2018Lewis was promoted to Double-A Arkansas on Saturday in the wake of Braden Bishop's season-ending forearm injury, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.One silver lining in Bishop's unfortunate circumstances is the opportunity for his fellow prospect to make the jump to the Double-A level for the first time. Lewis was slashing .260/.303/.429 across 211 plate appearances at High-A Modesto, and he went 2-for-3 with a walk, RBI and two runs while also getting hit by a pitch in his Travelers debut against Springfield on Saturday night.