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Royce Lewis' spring hot streak will put Twins fans at ease after injury scare Royce looked sharp against the Rays on Tuesday.

1 DAY AGO • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Back in action Tuesday Lewis (side) is starting at third base and batting leadoff in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays.

Impact The third baseman has been sidelined the past few days after some side tightness cropped up last week, but he's ready to rejoin the lineup after having an MRI come back clean and going through live batting practice Sunday. Given Lewis' extensive injury history, fantasy managers should still keep on eye on his health status throughout spring training.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

What are Royce Lewis' goals for 2026? The Twins star details Drafted by the Minnesota Twins in 2017, Royce Lewis was handed his big league debut in 2022. In the years since, he has gone on to establish himself as one of the team's most influ...

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Should return this week Lewis (side) participated in a session of live batting practice Sunday and could rejoin Minnesota's Grapefruit League lineup as early as Tuesday, Matthew Leach of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 26-year-old was scratched from the lineup lat Thursday due to right side tightness, but he had an MRI come back negative and resumed baseball activities over the weekend. Lewis had injury troubles once again in 2025 with hamstring and quadriceps issues, but he still played in a career-high 106 games. The side injury appears to be a minor concern, but any spring health problems are worth keeping an eye on given Lewis' injury history.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Injury-prone Twins hitter who has terrorized Guardians avoids serious spring injury Guardians killer Royce Lewis avoided a serious injury after experiencing some tightness in his side during spring training with the Twins.

5 DAYS AGO • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Royce Lewis' positive update should be calling cry that Twins are ready to compete The vibes were one day away from being completely ripped out from under Twins fans. On Thursday, Royce Lewis was a late scratch from the sta...

5 DAYS AGO • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Lewis, Twins receive welcome good news as MRI on right side is clean FORT MYERS, Fla. -- A day after Royce Lewis was scratched from the Twins lineup due to tightness in his right side, both he and the team got...

5 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

MRI on side comes back negative An MRI on Lewis' right side came back negative, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lewis had to be scratched from Thursday's Grapefruit League lineup against the Pirates due to tightness in his side, but he has managed to sidestep a serious injury. The Twins are likely to keep Lewis out of game action for at least a few days to be safe, but he should be considered day-to-day.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Twins' Royce Lewis injury news is brand new yet feels expected | Sporting News Another one? Twins fans aren't surprised.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Twins scratch Lewis as a precaution with right side tightness, learn Festa won't be ready for opener

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis was scratched from the team’s exhibition game lineup as a precaution because of tightness in his right side

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Lewis scratched from lineup with right side tightness FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Twins third baseman Royce Lewis was scratched from the team’s Thursday game against the Pirates due to what the team is...

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Scratched with right-side tightness Lewis was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Pirates with tightness in his right side, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lewis suffered the injury while running the bases during pregame warmups. He was scratched "out of abundance of caution," according to the team. Consider Lewis day-to-day for now, but it's yet another injury for the third baseman. Lewis appeared in a career-high 106 regular-season games last season, slashing a disappointing .237/.283/.388 with 13 home runs, 52 RBI, 36 runs scored, 12 stolen bases and. 25:80 BB:K across 403 plate appearances.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Royce Lewis gives Twins fans needed glimmer of hope in first 2026 spring training game He looked like the 2023 version of himself during the Twins' Grapefruit League opener.

FEBRUARY 21 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

In his 1st AB, Lewis pummels Minnesota's 1st homer of spring FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Royce Lewis' offseason work is already paying off. Lewis homered in his first at-bat of 2026 on Saturday, pummeling a 2-...

FEBRUARY 21 • MLB.COM

Works with personal hitting coach Lewis worked with a personal hitting coach, Jeremy Isenhower, this offseason on simplifying his pre-pitch mechanics, Matthew Leach of MLB.com reports.

Impact Isenhower was recommended to Lewis by Bobby Witt and former teammate Jorge Polanco, and Lewis made six different trips to Houston this offseason in order to work with Isenhower. The hope is that, by quieting his pre-pitch movement, Lewis should be able to improve his pitch recognition, swing decisions and quality of contact. After slashing .307/.364/.549 over 70 games in his first two major-league seasons, Lewis has hit a disappointing .235/.288/.416 in 188 contests since the start of the 2024 campaign. He'll be Minnesota's everyday third baseman again in 2026.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis turns to outside hitting coach recommended by Bobby Witt Jr. FORT MYERS, Fla. – After an inconsistent and often frustrating past two seasons, there’s no one in Twins camp who could use a fresh start mo...

FEBRUARY 14 • MLB.COM

Twins look for improvements all around at 2nd, 3rd, short MINNEAPOLIS -- If the Twins are going to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 and return to contention, a few things will need to go right....

JANUARY 22 • MLB.COM

Gets $2.85 million from Twins The Twins and Lewis avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.85 million contract Thursday, Darren Wolfson of Channel 5 Saint Paul reports.

Impact Lewis played in a career-high 106 games in 2025 but regressed offensively, slashing only .237/.283/.388with 13 home runs and 12 stolen bases. The 26-year-old remains locked in as the Twins' everyday third baseman heading into the 2026 campaign.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Twins' Royce Lewis gets $2.85 million contract update | Sporting News He's still trying to reach his potential.

JANUARY 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Twins dreaming of superstar potential for a healthy Lewis MINNEAPOLIS -- No one needs to be reminded what Royce Lewis is capable of. He remembers it. Twins fans certainly remember it. Even his new m...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • MLB.COM

Twins manager Derek Shelton gives Royce Lewis much-needed confidence boost Hopefully, this leads to Lewis hitting at an MVP level again.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Twins make young player development a clear focus in the search for their next manager

The new manager of the Minnesota Twins will inherit an uncertain outlook for next season with no determination yet what the payroll will be

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Royce Lewis acknowledges uncertainty as Twins' season nears end Royce Lewis watched 10 of his Twins teammates get traded away at the deadline in July, and now, the third baseman can’t help but wonder if t...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • TWINCITIES.COM

Byron Buxton homers twice including a 2nd-straight leadoff shot to lead Twins over Rangers 4-0

Byron Buxton hit two home runs including a second-straight leadoff homer, Bailey Ober threw six innings with five strikeouts and two hits, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Texas Ra...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers get strong finale from deGrom and top Twins 4-2 to stop 8-game skid

Josh Smith homered, Billy McKinney singled home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 to end a season-worst eight-game losing st...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

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Twins scratch Lewis as a precaution with right side tightness, learn Festa won't be ready for opener

Twins make young player development a clear focus in the search for their next manager

Byron Buxton homers twice including a 2nd-straight leadoff shot to lead Twins over Rangers 4-0

Rangers get strong finale from deGrom and top Twins 4-2 to stop 8-game skid