Royce Lewis
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Jun 28 2025Lewis (hamstring) could return from a rehab assignment as early as Tuesday, Matthew Leach of MLB.com reports. He went 0-for-3 as the DH for Triple-A Friday, and then 0-for-2 with a walk as the DH Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis will likely need to play third base in a game before being activated. If he doesn't return Tuesday, the MLB.com article suggests he could return Friday. Lewis suffered a hamstring injury June 13 after missing five weeks to begin the season with the same injury on his left leg. It sounds like the Twins could have him DH initially when he returns.
Jun 26 2025Lewis (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis was cleared to play in rehab games after running the bases without issue Thursday. The third baseman is eligible to be activated from the 10-day injured list at any time, but it's not clear how many rehab games the Twins will ask him to play.
Jun 24 2025Lewis (hamstring) began some change-of-direction running Monday, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It sounds like he hasn't progressed to running the bases, however. Lewis will likely continue to ramp up a running program this week before the Twins consider sending him on a rehab assignment. It's still possible he could return in early July.
Jun 21 2025Lewis (hamstring) began running Friday but hasn't started running the bases, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll continue running the next few days before eventually progressing to running the bases. It's not clear at this time how long he'll be out, but at least he's making progress. Lewis suffered the injury June 13 after missing five weeks to begin the season with the same injury on his left leg.
Jun 15 2025The Twins placed Lewis (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A left hamstring strain will force Lewis to the IL for the second time this season, after he previously missed the first five and a half weeks of the campaign. Though the recurring nature of the injury is troubling, the Twins are hoping Lewis's absence won't be as lengthy this time around after an MRI revealed that his latest strain is of the mild variety. Even so, he'll likely to miss more than the minimum 10 days. With Brooks Lee and Willi Castro already playing nearly every day at other positions, Jonah Bride could end up seeing the biggest uptick in playing time while Lewis is sidelined.
Jun 14 2025The Twins will place Lewis on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis sat out Saturday's contest while the Twins ran tests on the hamstring that he injured Friday. He'll now spend at least the next 10 days on the shelf, though the Twins may take extreme caution bringing the 26-year-old back from the injured list since this is already the second time this season he's strained his left hamstring. Brooks Lee will likely pick up most of the starts at third base until Lewis returns.
Jun 13 2025Lewis suffered a left hamstring strain during Friday's loss against the Astros, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Rocco Baldelli said after the game that Lewis' hamstring "tested relatively well upon examination," but the team plans to run more tests on him Saturday. The oft-injured Lewis missed the first month-plus of the season due to a strain in the same hamstring, and it remains unclear if his latest flare-up will send him back to the injured list.
Jun 11 2025Lewis is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis has perked up offensively in June, going 8-for-22 with five RBI and a 4:5 K:BB. Despite that, he'll head to the bench for the fourth time this month. Brooks Lee will start at third base and bat eighth for the Twins on Wednesday.
Jun 8 2025Lewis is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis has finally begun to round into form at the plate, but the Twins will still give him a chance to catch his breath in Sunday's series finale. Brooks Lee will step in at third base in place of Lewis, who has gone 5-for-14 with two doubles, four walks, four RBI and three runs in his last five contests.
Jun 6 2025Lewis went 3-for-3 with a walk, a double and an RBI single in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis reached base safely in all four plate appearances, the last of which resulted in an RBI single in the eighth to cut the deficit to two runs. Lewis' struggles at the plate this season includes an 0-for-32 slump, but he has reached base safely over his last four games and has a .509 OPS across 91 plate appearances this season.
Jun 5 2025Lewis is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis has logged consecutive games with a hit for the first time since May 18 and 19, but he will get a breather in Thursday's series finale. Willi Castro will start at third base and bat fifth as the Twins try to complete a four-game sweep.
Jun 4 2025Lewis went 1-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the A's. Lewis ended an 0-for-32 slump with his double. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis is hitting just .133/.207/.420 in 22 games since returning from a hamstring injury. While Lewis has been a bit unlucky with a .148 BABIP, he also struggled at the end of last season, hitting .181 with a .500 OPS in September. The Twins will hope his performance Tuesday finally gets him going at the plate.
Jun 2 2025Lewis is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the third time over the Twins' last six contests that Lewis -- who is in a 0-for-30 slump at the plate -- has been out of the lineup. Brooks Lee is covering third base and batting third as Minnesota opens up a four-game series versus the Athletics.
Jun 1 2025Lewis went 0-for-2 and was pulled for a pinch hitter in the eighth inning in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Mariners. He's in an 0-for-30 slump at the plate. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis is hitting just .127/.195/.392 in 21 games since returning from a hamstring injury. While Lewis has been a bit unlucky with a .225 xBA and .140 BABIP, he also struggled at the end of last season, hitting .181 with a .500 OPS in September. It's not out of the question he could be sent to Triple-A to get back on track. Lewis being pulled for a pinch hitter late in a close game late could indicate the Twins may be ready to take action on his struggles.
May 31 2025Lewis is not in the Twins' starting lineup against the Mariners on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis has gone 0-for-26 over his last seven games and will begin Saturday's contest in the dugout. Brooks Lee will get the start at the hot corner and bat third.
May 27 2025Lewis is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Rays, Brian Murphy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old started the previous 10 games but will take a seat Tuesday while in the midst of an 0-for-18 slump. Jonah Bride will step in at the hot corner and bat seventh against Tampa Bay righty Taj Bradley while Lewis gets a day to reset.
May 18 2025Lewis went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Minnesota third baseman smacked a 417-foot solo shot off Milwaukee starter Freddy Peralta in the fourth inning for his 33rd career homer. Perhaps this performance will break Lewis out of his recent funk. He entered this contest amidst a cold spell, slashing just .200/.263/.229 across 38 plate appearances since returning from a left hamstring strain May 6.
May 14 2025Lewis is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis is just over a week removed from returning from a long stint on the injured list due to a hamstring strain, so the Twins are seemingly just giving him some rest in the second half of the twin bill. He started at third base in the Twins' 6-3 win in Game 1, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
May 11 2025Lewis went 2-for-5 with an RBI in Sunday's 7-6 win over San Francisco. He ended an 0-for-13 slump to begin the season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis slumped at the end of last season as well, so he was 0-for-36 since last September before Sunday. Lewis missed the team's first 35 games after suffering a strained hamstring late in spring training. He may finally be shaking off the rust with Sunday's performance.
May 9 2025Lewis is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis made his season debut Tuesday and started all three games against the Orioles, going 0-for-9 with one strikeout and one walk. He'll get a breather against Giants right-hander Jordan Hicks. Brooks Lee is making the start at third base and batting in the cleanup spot for Minnesota.
May 6 2025Lewis will start at designated hitter and bat fifth in Tuesday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the season debut for Lewis, who was shelved for nearly six weeks with a strained left hamstring. Lewis is likely to play third base primarily, but he's in the DH spot Tuesday and could be there on occasion as the Twins ease him back into action. Jonah Bride is playing third base for the Twins in the series opener.
May 5 2025The Twins activated Lewis (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis is poised to make his season debut Tuesday against the Orioles after missing the first month-plus of the season with a strained left hamstring late in spring training. He did not fare well at the plate in his six rehab games, going 4-for-23 with a 6:0 K:BB. Lewis also slashed a disappointing .233/.295/.452 in 82 contests with the Twins last season. Still, fantasy managers are likely going to want to have the talented 25-year-old in their lineups as long as Lewis is healthy.
May 4 2025Lewis (hamstring) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports. He went 4-for-23 in six games for Triple-A St. Paul on a rehab assignment. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis played the last three games at third base and is seen as ready to play a full game. Lewis has been out since suffering a left hamstring strain March 16. He should return to the lineup as the starting third baseman for Tuesday's game against Baltimore.
Apr 17 2025Lewis (hamstring) will do some light baserunning Thursday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While he won't be running full-bore, this appears to be the first time Lewis has run the bases since he suffered a strained left hamstring in mid-March. Lewis has also taken on-field batting practice and gone through defensive drills this week, so he is making clear progress. That said, it's uncertain when he will be ready for a rehab assignment, so a target for his return to the Twins' lineup remains up in the air.
Apr 14 2025Lewis (hamstring) has taken on-field batting practice since Thursday and fielded ground balls in defensive drills before Monday's game, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first significant signs of progress for Lewis since he suffered a left hamstring strain March 16. It's not clear when he may begin a rehab assignment, but it sounds like he could return in early May.
Apr 7 2025Lewis (hamstring) is likely three weeks away from being cleared to begin a rehab assignment, Phil Miller of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis was officially given the green light to start a running progression Saturday, but he's not yet close to ramping up his baseball activity or seeing live action. Even so, he's been encouraged by the process he's seen thus far in his rehab. "Any time they let me do something more, it's always pretty good," said Lewis. "I'll probably run three days in a row, take a break, then try to get on the bases. It's a long progression." Lewis suffered the left hamstring strain March 16 while running to first base and will presumably need at least a few games in the minors before the club considers activating him from the 10-day injured list.
Apr 6 2025Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey said Sunday that Lewis has been doing some hitting and running but has had "no change in his status" in his recovery from a moderate hamstring strain, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis suffered the injury in mid-March, and it's not a surprise he's still limited to light activities after just a few weeks. A clearer return timeline could come into focus once the 25-year-old is able to ramp up his baseball work. Brooks Lee (back) is also on the injured list, leaving Jose Miranda and Willi Castro to handle the workload at third base.
Mar 26 2025The Twins placed Lewis (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A moderate hamstring strain has kept Lewis sidelined since March 16, and he has yet to resume any sort of baseball activities since then, other than throwing. A minimum-length stay on the IL seems unlikely at this point, and he'll remain without a clear return timeline until he advances to the next stage in his rehab.
Mar 25 2025Lewis (hamstring) has yet to begin baseball activities, besides throwing, and the swelling in his injured hamstring could last two weeks, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis is set to begin the season on the injured list after suffering a moderate left hamstring strain March 16. While there's no timetable for his return, it sounds like he could be out until late April if it's going to be a few weeks before he's able to ramp up his activity.
Mar 17 2025The Twins announced Monday that Lewis has been ruled out for Opening Day after an MRI confirmed that he sustained a moderate left hamstring strain during Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Minnesota has yet to establish a firm timeline for Lewis' return, but since moderate hamstring strains typically entail a multi-week recovery, the 25-year-old third baseman is a safe bet to begin the season on the injured list. On a positive note, Lewis told Phil Miller of The Minnesota Star Tribune that the soft-tissue injury is "not even close" to being as severe as the quadricep injury he sustained Opening Day of last season, which resulted in him being sidelined for just over two months. Brooks Lee drew the start at third base in Monday's spring game against the Pirates and appears to be leading candidate to serve as the primary option at the hot corner until Lewis is ready to make his 2025 debut.
Mar 16 2025Lewis (hamstring) is expected to begin the season on the injured list, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain after exiting Sunday's Grapefruit League game after running to first base. Lewis will undergo medical imaging Monday to determine the severity of the injury. He could be out much of April if last season is any indication as he missed 58 games after suffering a right quadriceps strain on Opening Day.
Jan 31 2025Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey said during the team's Winter Meltdown fan event last week that Lewis will play third base this season, La Velle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Twins have toyed with the idea of moving Lewis to second base, and while he will get some reps at the keystone during spring training, the plan is for him to be the primary third baseman again in 2025. It's possible things change during the season, but fantasy managers shouldn't be counting on Lewis picking up second base eligibility. Brooks Lee might be the favorite to open the season as the Twins' second baseman, but Edouard Julien, Willi Castro and Austin Martin are also candidates to see action there.
Jan 9 2025The Twins and Lewis avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.625 million contract Thursday, Darren Wolfson of Channel 5 Saint Paul reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis was in his first year of arbitration eligibility. The talented infielder slashed a disappointing .233/.295/.452 with 16 home runs over 82 games in an injury-shortened 2024 campaign.
Dec 10 2024Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said Tuesday that the team has not yet determined which position Lewis will play next season, Darren Wolfson of Channel 5 Saint Paul reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis has been taking grounders on both sides of the second-base bag this offseason, but whether the 25-year-old ultimately settles in at third base or second base in 2025 will be decided "when we see what our roster overall is gonna look like," per Baldelli. The skipper did respond with "he can do it" when asked about Lewis' ability to handle second base. Lewis made one start at the keystone in 2024, with his other 49 starts in the field coming at third base.
Nov 6 2024Lewis could be used more at second base next season, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis made one start at the keystone for the Twins in September, his first there at the major-league level. The 25-year-old has graded out well in terms of range at third base but has struggled with his throwing, so second base could be a better fit. How much time Lewis ultimately spends at second base in 2025 might depend on how the Minnesota roster shakes out over the winter.
Sep 18 2024Lewis is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis will get some rest after he had started at third base in each of the past six games while going 6-for-22 with two doubles, two walks, two RBI and two runs. Jose Miranda will spell Lewis at the hot corner Wednesday.
Sep 4 2024Lewis will start at second base and bat second in Wednesday's game versus the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis played a few innings at second base earlier this week, but this will be his first-ever start at the position at the major-league level. He made one start there at Double-A Pensacola in 2019 and later that year in the Arizona Fall League handled the position on four occasions. Lewis' throwing has been an issue at times from third base, so it's possible second base would be a better fit for him. Whether he could move there on a full-time basis this month isn't clear.
Sep 2 2024Lewis went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis had the Twins only extra-base hit of the afternoon, taking Chad Green deep in the eighth to give Minnesota a one-run lead. The home run was Lewis' first since Aug. 12, and Sunday marked his first game reaching base multiple times since then. Perhaps more noteworthy than Lewis' breakthrough performance at the plate was the fact that he played three innings at second base, where he could see more exposure in September as Minnesota looks to see where he and rookie infielder Brooks Lee fit best defensively alongside shortstop Carlos Correa (heel). Though Lewis has met expectations at the plate with an .879 OPS, he's struggled with throwing errors at third base. Lee possesses better arm strength and could be a preferable option at the hot corner to Lewis, whose throwing issues would be a lesser concern at second base.
Aug 28 2024Lewis is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis is going through a rare slump at the plate, having posted a .458 OPS with no home runs and a 16:2 K:BB over his last 55 plate appearances. He'll get a day off to reset. Jose Miranda will start at third base for the Twins on Wednesday.
Aug 25 2024Lewis is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis will sit Sunday after a run of five straight starts, during which he went 4-for-19 with three RBI, three runs and seven strikeouts. Jose Miranda will handle the hot corner and bat third in the series finale versus St. Louis.
Aug 18 2024Lewis is absent from Sunday's lineup against Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis will retreat to the dugout for the series finale after going 3-for-11 with two walks and three strikeouts over the first three games against the Rangers. Jose Miranda will start at third base and bat second against Texas right-hander Tyler Mahle.
Aug 12 2024Lewis went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Monday's 8-3 victory over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Twins slugger manned the hot corner and capped a six-run second inning with his 389-foot, two-run blast off Brady Singer. Lewis later scored his 27th run of the season in the seventh inning via a Manuel Margot sacrifice fly. When playing, the 25-year-old has been a fantasy star, as he now boasts a .279/.356/.664 slash line with 15 homers and 34 RBI across 160 plate appearances in 40 games.
Aug 10 2024Lewis isn't in the Twins' lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Twins will give Lewis a day off Saturday after he played both games of Friday's doubleheader, going 1-for-6 with an RBI and two walks. Jose Miranda will draw the start at third base Saturday and will bat seventh.
Aug 7 2024Lewis is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting in each of the Twins' last eight games while batting .222 with three home runs, two doubles, 11 RBI and six runs, Lewis will get a breather for the Wednesday afternoon contest. Jose Miranda will spell Lewis at third base and bat third.
Aug 6 2024Lewis went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis' power has come right back to him after he missed over three weeks with a groin injury. Over 11 games since his return, he's batting .250 (9-for-36) with four homers and 13 RBI. The third baseman continues to split his time between the hot corner and designated hitter to limit the physical toll of playing the field. Over 35 contests this year, he is slashing .280/.357/.680 with 14 long balls, 31 RBI, 25 runs scored and eight doubles.
Aug 5 2024Lewis went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer, three runs scored and a walk in Sunday's win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis belted a three-run shot during the Twins' six-run second inning. It was his 13th home run of the season and third in nine games since returning from the injured list. Lewis owns an impressive .288/.370/.686 slash line with 21 extra-base hits and 28 RBI through 135 plate appearances. He's up to 30 homers in 103 career MLB contests.
Aug 2 2024Lewis went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double four RBI and a walk in Friday's 10-2 victory over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Twins designated hitter opened the game's scoring when he popped a two-run homer off Davis Martin in the first inning. Lewis picked up two more RBI in the third when he cracked a double. He has collected six extra-base hits -- two homers and four doubles -- in 29 plate appearances since returning from a groin injury July 26. When in the lineup, the Minnesota slugger is a formidable power bat, as he is now slashing .286/.357/.679 across 126 plate appearances this season.
Jul 28 2024Lewis is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis has gone 3-for-9 with a double and a homer in two games since being reinstated from the injured list Friday, and he'll receive a breather for Sunday's series finale. The 25-year-old has played in just 26 contests this year due to injuries, and manager Rocco Baldelli may attempt to keep him fresh with regular days off down the stretch. Jose Miranda will handle the hot corner Sunday while Ryan Jeffers rests his legs as the designated hitter.
Jul 27 2024Lewis went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Saturday's loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis was reinstated from the injured list on Friday, and it took him six at-bats to hit another long ball. He now has 11 home runs in 26 games this season and 26 homers in 84 games dating back to last season. The 25-year-old struggles to stay on the field are well documented, but when he's active, he's a must-start. Lewis has homered every 12 at-bats over the last two seasons, which only trails Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani in that span with a minimum of 200 at-bats.
Jul 26 2024The Twins activated Lewis (groin) from the 10-day injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old landed on the shelf with an adductor strain in early July, but he's ready to rejoin the Twins after a two-game rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul. Lewis has been dominant at the plate when available this year with 10 homers and a 1.039 OPS, but injuries have limited him to just 24 games.
Jul 23 2024Lewis (groin) expects to play two rehab games with Triple-A St. Paul before being activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's game in Detroit, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis will begin his rehab assignment Tuesday, play back-to-back days, rest Thursday and then return to the Twins lineup Friday, assuming all goes well. The talented young infielder has missed most of July with an adductor strain and has been limited to just 24 contests this season due to injuries.
Jul 22 2024Lewis (adductor) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis ran the bases and took batting practice during the All-Star break and experienced no setbacks in his recovery from a right adductor strain, clearing the way for him to begin a rehab assignment. He's been sidelined for just three weeks, so Lewis shouldn't require a lengthy rehab assignment before returning from the 10-day injured list and stepping back in as the Twins' everyday third baseman.
Jul 21 2024Lewis (adductor) is expected to head out on a brief minor-league rehab assignment next week, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis started running and taking batting practice during the All-Star break, and he may need only a few games in the minors before he's activated from the 10-day injured list. He's on the IL for the second time this season, after he had previously missed nearly 10 weeks due to a strained right quadricep, which he suffered Opening Day.
Jul 3 2024The Twins placed Lewis on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right adductor strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old was removed from Tuesday's game against the Detroit due to left groin tightness, but it's now being reported as a right adductor injury. According to Dan Hayes of The Athletic, Lewis is dealing with a Grade 2 strain and will be sidelined through the All-Star break before being reevaluated. Even in a best-case scenario, he'll likely miss some time beyond that while building back up to game readiness. Prospect Brooks Lee was called up in a corresponding move and should take over as Minnesota's primary third baseman while Lewis is out.
Jul 2 2024Lewis is set to undergo an MRI and additional testing for the left groin injury he suffered in Tuesday's win over Detroit, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. "This is out of my control," Lewis said. "So what I can control, I'm very happy about, but this is out of my control. I have no idea. But probably not very optimistic, to be honest with you. I'm praying, but it's usually always horrible news. So we'll see." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis suffered the injury after legging out a double in the third inning and played two more innings in the field before departing. It sounds like Lewis may be headed for an injured list stint based on his comments, but more will known after the MRI.
Jun 29 2024Lewis is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis will get his first day off since June 14, giving way to Jose Miranda at third base Saturday. After hitting nine home runs across his first 16 games of June, Lewis has just one hit in his last 21 at-bats.
Jun 21 2024Lewis went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis homered for the fifth time in his last six games, taking Joey Estes deep in the sixth inning. With 10 homers, 14 RBI and 15 runs scored over just 16 contests this season, Lewis is enjoying a breakout campaign despite missing over two months with an injury. It's likely that his power will regress at some point, but Lewis is talented enough to offer a safe floor for fantasy managers.
Jun 19 2024Lewis went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in an extra-inning loss to the Rays on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis racked up three of the Twins' nine hits and accounted for their final run of the contest with a solo shot to left field in the fifth inning. The 25-year-old third baseman continues to swing a potent bat, as he's gone deep eight times across just 57 plate appearances this season. He doesn't have nearly enough plate appearances to qualify, but Lewis' .848 slugging percentage on the season would lead MLB by a wide margin if he did.
Jun 16 2024Lewis went 3-for-7 with two home runs, three RBI, three walks and three runs scored as the Twins swept Sunday's doubleheader versus the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis has done nothing but mash since returning from a quadriceps injury he suffered Opening Day. This was the second time since his injury that he's homered in consecutive contests, and he's up to seven long balls in just 11 games this season. He's added 11 RBI, 12 runs scored, two doubles and no stolen bases while batting .390 with a 1.398 OPS over 47 plate appearances. He's seen steady time between third base and designated hitter, though his lengthy injury may give the risk-averse fantasy manager caution despite Lewis' clear upside.
Jun 14 2024Lewis is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis is in the midst of a six-game hit streak, during which he's gone 9-for-23 with two homers, but he'll take a seat Friday after making four straight starts. Jose Miranda will step in at the hot corner and bat fifth.
Jun 12 2024Lewis went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer, a double and three total runs scored in Wednesday's 17-9 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis made his presence felt in Minnesota's 24-hit outburst -- he was one of eight Twins to record two or more hits, including a two-run homer off Angel Chivilli to extend the lead to 10-3. Since returning from a 10-week stint on the IL with a quad injury, Lewis has gone 9-for-28 (.321) with four homers and seven RBI across eight games.
Jun 10 2024Lewis went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer and two runs scored in Monday's win over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis blasted a Nick Mears curveball 435 feet in the eighth inning, stretching Minnesota's lead to 5-0. The Twins third baseman has impressively hit four homers in seven games this season, requiring just 24 plate appearances. Overall, Lewis is hitting .333 (7-for-21) with five runs scored, six RBI and 2:5 BB:K.
Jun 9 2024Lewis is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis will begin Sunday's game in the dugout after going 1-for-8 with three strikeouts over the first two games of the series. The 24-year-old third baseman came off the injured list Tuesday after missing almost 10 weeks due to a strained right quadriceps, so rest days are to be expected. Jose Miranda will start at third base Sunday, while Trevor Larnach serves as the designated hitter against Pirates right-hander Jared Jones.
Jun 6 2024Lewis isn't in the Twins' lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis will get a breather Thursday after hitting a home run in each of his first two games since returning from the injured list Tuesday. Jose Miranda will take over at the hot corner, allowing Carlos Santana to start at first base.
Jun 5 2024Lewis went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis homered in his return from a lengthy absence due to a quad injury Tuesday, and he left the yard again Wednesday in his second game back. The third baseman has played in just three contests this season, but he's maximized his opportunities with a long ball in each of those games. Altogether, he's gone 4-for-7 with the three homers, three RBI and two walks across nine plate appearances.
Jun 4 2024The Twins activated Lewis (quadricep) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis is ready to go following an absence of nearly 10 weeks due to a strained right quad. The 24-year-old went 4-for-23 with an 8:1 K:BB over 24 plate appearances during a six-game rehab stint with Triple-A St. Paul. Per Dan Hayes of The Athletic, the Twins have instructed Lewis to run at less than full speed in hopes that it will give him a better chance of staying healthy. While that could put a bit of a damper on his stolen-base outlook, it's not a big part of Lewis' game, anyway, as he's totaled just six steals in 71 career games. Lewis will regain his role as the Twins' everyday third baseman, with Jose Miranda likely to now see reps in the designated hitter spot and/or first base.
Jun 2 2024The Twins are expected to reinstate Lewis (quadricep) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's series opener versus the Yankees, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis has been on the shelf since suffering a right quad strain in the Twins' March 28 season opener, but the standout infielder looks to be on the cusp of rejoining the big club. He began a rehab assignment at Triple-A St. Paul on May 25 and has thus far made five starts in the minors, going 3-for-19 with a double, a stolen base and two runs. According to Park, Lewis is scheduled to start at third base for St. Paul in Sunday's game against Rochester, and if all goes well, the 24-year-old should get the green light to return from the IL. Once Lewis is activated, he'll likely take over as the Twins' everyday third baseman, pushing Jose Miranda into a bench role.
May 26 2024Lewis (quadriceps) went 3-for-9 with a stolen base in his first two rehab games for Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday and Sunday. The Twins don't have a timetable for when he will be activated from the injured list, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. "But he's going to play this week, and we're going to see how he's doing," said manager Rocco Baldelli. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was an encouraging sign that his injured quadriceps is fully healed that he stole a base in Saturday's game. However, the Twins told him to play it safe and not attempt any more stolen bases. The Twins have been guarded about when he may return, but given the team's need for offense, he may not need more than a week in the minors. Lewis may limited to DH initially when he returns to limit the wear on his legs.
May 24 2024Lewis (quadriceps) had a successful workout Friday and will report to Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday to begin a rehab assignment, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis has been sidelined since he suffered a right quadriceps strain Opening Day, but he's now in the final stages of his rehab program. The 24-year-old will likely need at least a handful of games in the minors before rejoining the Twins.
May 21 2024Lewis (quadriceps) ran the bases Monday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting with some light running last week, Lewis was able to run the bases for the first time Monday as he continues to rehab from a right quad strain. It's expected that Lewis will need a rehab assignment before returning, which could push his timetable for return into early June.
May 14 2024Lewis (quad) did some light running on the field Tuesday and the Twins are ramping up his baserunning, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Per Park, Twins' head athletic trainer Nick Paparesta described the ramp-up as a big week of recovery for Lewis. The 24-year-old will do more aggressive change-of-direction stuff later this week that will give more insight to the timeline for his rehab assignment.
May 3 2024Lewis (quad) is on target to return around the original eight-week mark in late-May, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Per Hayes, Lewis is progressing well and has started to increase baseball activities. At his one-month checkup, he was healing as expected and he's at five weeks, as of Friday's report.
Apr 20 2024Lewis (quad) has resumed baseball activity and is aiming to begin a running progression next week, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lewis hit off a tee and stood in during a few bullpen sessions Saturday. Head trainer Nick Paparesta said he is pleased by the progress the 24-year-old infielder has made since straining his right quad on Opening Day, though he noted that Lewis still has a ways to go before the Twins can start thinking about a return.