ROYCE LEWIS NEWS

Here's what Lewis' return could mean for Twins MINNEAPOLIS -- Royce Lewis always seems to find a way to make a big impression upon his return to the field, and the Twins will hope for mor...

AUGUST 15, 2023 • MLB.COM

The Twins are bringing back Royce Lewis after an oblique strain cost him 36 games

The Minnesota Twins have returned third baseman Royce Lewis from his rehab assignment and reinstated him from the injured list following a 36-game absence because of a strained lef...

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins INF Royce Lewis returns from injured list The Minnesota Twins reinstated infielder Royce Lewis from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday after he missed 36 games with a left oblique st...

AUGUST 15, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Royce Lewis returns to Twins after rehab stint in St. Paul; Willi Castro goes on IL Plagued by injuries during his brief major league career, Royce Lewis, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 draft, is back from an oblique str...

AUGUST 15, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins activate Royce Lewis, place Willi Castro on injured list Lewis has missed the Twins’ past 36 games because of an oblique strain.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Activated from injured list Lewis (oblique) was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lewis wound up missing more than six weeks of action with a Grade 2 left oblique strain, but he's ready to roll now after going 5-for-12 with a couple home runs in four rehab games with Triple-A St. Paul. While the 24-year-old might not have a set starting position, the fact that he can play all over the infield and the Twins also don't have a regular designated hitter bodes well for his chances of regular playing time. Lewis should be scooped back up in any leagues where he was dropped.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Royce Lewis could rejoin Minnesota Twins soon; Donovan Solano update The Twins' Royce Lewis is with the St. Paul Saints while recovering from an oblique strain, and is trying to remain patient during his recov...

AUGUST 10, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Starts rehab assignment Tuesday Lewis (oblique) will start a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A St. Paul, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lewis has been sidelined since July 1 with the left oblique strain. He will probably get evaluated after each game and it could be a matter of days before he is joining the big club. With Edouard Julien, Jorge Polanco and Carlos Correa playing pretty regularly on the infield, it's possible Lewis will return to a utility role, but the fact that the Twins don't have an everyday designated hitter could allow him to still see plenty of action.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins baseball activities Lewis (oblique) began playing catch last weekend and he took swings Friday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact The Twins are aiming for a mid-August return for Lewis, according to the report. Lewis suffered a Grade 2 left oblique strain on July 1. He'll likely need another week or two of workouts before being considered for a rehab assignment.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Twins midseason top 20 prospects: Walker Jenkins arrives, Royce Lewis departs It's a new-look list, as graduations, draft picks, injuries and first-half breakouts shake up the Twins' farm system.

JULY 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Has Grade 2 oblique strain Lewis has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left oblique strain, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact The moderate strain typically requires a recovery period of around six weeks, which means Lewis could potentially be sidelined into mid-August. It's yet another injury setback for Lewis, who didn't make his season debut for the Twins until late May as he recovered from a second ACL surgery. Jose Miranda is making a second straight start at third base for the Twins on Monday.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Twins lose Royce Lewis to oblique injury, turn back to Jose Miranda at third base Lewis returned from two major knee surgeries to hit .326 in 26 games for the Twins, but now he's back on the injured list.

JULY 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Twins place infielder Royce Lewis on injured list and recall Miranda from minors

The Minnesota Twins have placed infielder Royce Lewis on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain and recalled José Miranda from Triple-A St. Paul

JULY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins put INF Royce Lewis on injured list, recall Jose Miranda The Minnesota Twins placed infielder Royce Lewis on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain on Sunday

JULY 2, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Moves to IL The Twins placed Lewis (oblique) on the 10-day injured list Sunday, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Lewis will be sidelined at least through the All-Star break after suffering a left oblique strain in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Orioles. The Twins recalled Jose Miranda from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move, and he's expected to step in for Lewis as Minnesota's primary third baseman in the short term.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Twins' Royce Lewis headed back to injured list because of strained oblique The team is hopeful that he won't miss more than the minimum 10 games after he hurt himself running to first.

JULY 2, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

IL stint coming The Twins will place Lewis on the 10-day injured list after suffering a left oblique strain during Saturday's game against Baltimore, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune re...

Impact After grabbing at his left side while running to first base, Lewis had to exit the game with a trainer in the third inning. No official move has been made yet, but Jose Miranda was scratched from Triple-A St. Paul's lineup Saturday, so it seems pretty close to a done deal at this point. Lewis was 8-for-20 with two RBI and two runs across his last five games entering Saturday, and he'll be eligible to return right after the All-Star break.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers oblique strain Lewis was pulled from Saturday's game against Baltimore due to a left oblique strain, Audra Martin of Bally Sports North reports.

Impact Lewis was grabbing at his left side while running to first base on a groundout in the third inning and had to be replaced at third base by Kyle Farmer. The severity of his injury is unclear, though an IL stint is certainly possible. The 24-year-old infielder is slashing .333/.361/.484 on the season through 97 plate appearances.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with injury Lewis was removed from Saturday's game against the Orioles with an apparent injury, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Lewis appeared to be grabbing at his left side while running to first base and walked off the field alongside a trainer. Kyle Farmer has entered the game to cover third base, while Lewis will presumably undergo imaging to determine what the issue is. He should be considered day-to-day for now.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Monday Lewis is not in the lineup Monday versus Atlanta.

Impact This appears to be a planned day of rest for Lewis, who went 3-for-4 with a walk in Sunday's series finale at Detroit and is sitting on a seven-game hitting streak. Kyle Farmer will start at third base and bat eighth for the Twins on Monday at Truist Park.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies three hits to extend streak Lewis went 3-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Tigers.

Impact Lewis extended his hitting streak to seven games and has three multi-hit performances over that span while striking out just three times. To compare, he had a 2:19 BB:K through 15 games before his current hitting streak. He's starting to come into his own and is now slashing .333/.357/.506 with four homers, 14 RBI, 11 runs, a steal and owns a 141 wRC+ in 22 games since his return from the 60 day IL.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Royce Lewis and Willi Castro lead Twins to 6-3 comeback win over Tigers

Royce Lewis scored the tying run in the eighth inning and drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning as the Minnesota Twins rallied to beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 and win the thr...

JUNE 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins' Royce Lewis returning to form after surgery: 'I feel fast. Very fast' Knee injuries have slowed star prospect Royce Lewis, but his recent form at bat and on the bases has been outstanding.

JUNE 25, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Smacks solo homer Lewis went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-1 victory over the Tigers.

Impact Lewis got the Twins on the board in the second inning with a homer off lefty Joey Wentz. He's now up to four home runs and a steal to go along with a .315/.333/.507 slash line, though he's also struck out 21 times in just 73 at-bats. Expect the 24-year-old to be in the lineup more often than not -- the Twins will continue to build in occasional off days after multiple tears of the same ACL interrupted Lewis' development as a prospect.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Father's Night: Dad catches HR while holding baby Royce Lewis' 404-foot solo home run to left field on Friday night at Comerica Park was impressive enough. But the Twins rookie managed to ge...

JUNE 24, 2023 • MLB.COM