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Taking seat Monday Lewis is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners.

Impact It's a routine day off for Lewis, who is just 3-for-20 with one home run and a 0:8 BB:K since returning from the injured list. Tristan Gray will start at third base and bat ninth in Monday's series opener.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

First homer since return Lewis went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Friday's 6-2 loss to the Rays.

Impact Lewis has had a slow start since returning from the injured list, entering play Friday with just one hit and five strikeouts in eight at-bats in the last two games. After starting Friday 0-for-3, the 26-year-old launched a ninth-inning home run, his third of the season, to give the Twins a second run. On the season, Lewis is slashing .208/.333/.438 with nine RBI in 15 games played.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Caminero and Aranda each homer twice as the Rays beat the Twins 6-2

Junior Caminero and Jonathan Aranda each hit two home runs, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on Friday night to take the first game of the series

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

On bench for series finale Lewis is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets.

Impact Lewis started the first two games of the series after returning from the injured list, going 1-for-8 with five strikeouts. He will get some rest for the series finale before liking returning to the lineup Friday in Tampa Bay. Tristan Gray will play third base and bat ninth for the Twins on Thursday.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Mets fans mostly stay home but fill Citi Field with late boos as New York's skid hits 12 games

The flailing Mets returned home Tuesday to a quieter reception than manager Carlos Mendoza and players anticipated with the club trying to snap an 11-game losing streak

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Twins reinstate third baseman Royce Lewis from injured list after knee sprain

The Minnesota Twins reinstated third baseman Royce Lewis from the injured list before beginning a three-game series against the New York Mets

APRIL 21 • Associated Press

Returns from injured list The Twins reinstated Lewis (knee) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact The 26-year-old landed on the shelf after suffering the knee sprain April 9, and he's back with the Twins after a two-game rehab assignment. Lewis has an .822 OPS with two homers and two steals through 45 plate appearances this season, and he carried that hot bat into his rehab stint with a long ball in each contest.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

IL stint for struggling Twin could be corresponding move when Royce Lewis returns Lewis is expected to return for the Twins' series opener against the Mets on Tuesday.

APRIL 20 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Lewis to begin rehab Saturday in Triple-A, could rejoin Twins Tuesday MINNEAPOLIS -- Things continue to look good for Royce Lewis as he comes back from a sprained left knee.

APRIL 18 • MLB.COM

Beginning assignment Saturday Lewis (knee) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Lewis has been on the injured list since last Saturday due to a sprained left knee. The Twins haven't revealed how long they plan to keep the 26-year-old in the minors, but the fact that he's been cleared to play in games just a week after suffering the injury could point to him returning when eligible Tuesday.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Unexpected Twins performer is probably going to squeeze James Outman off roster The Twins have a decision to make when Royce Lewis returns from the IL.

APRIL 16 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Gray continues to make case for key role with homer off Scherzer in rout TORONTO -- The Twins hated seeing Royce Lewis go on the injured list Saturday. But injuries create opportunity, and during Minnesota’s 8-2 w...

APRIL 12 • MLB.COM

Lewis felt a 'pop' in his knee but could play immediately if needed TORONTO -- The Twins got encouraging news on Royce Lewis, but they’ll still be without one of their most important bats for the near future....

APRIL 11 • MLB.COM

Officially placed on IL The Twins placed Lewis (knee) on the 10-day injured list Saturday.

Impact Lewis suffered a left knee sprain while playing in Thursday's game, and although the Twins haven't announced a firm return timeline for the 26-year-old, he'll be forced to sit until at least April 21. Tristan Gray will likely receive the bulk of starts at third base while Lewis is out, and Ryan Kreidler will come up from Triple-A St. Paul to provide depth.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis lands on IL with knee sprain, Laweryson to miss time with forearm strain TORONTO -- Between cold weather, injuries, and now illness, the Twins have been fighting on every front lately. The former obstacle needs no...

APRIL 11 • MLB.COM

Twins to put INF Royce Lewis (knee) and RHP Cody Laweryson (forearm) on injured list

Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis is headed to the 10-day injured list because of a sprained left knee

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Bound for injured list The Twins will place Lewis on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left knee sprain, Audra Martin of FanDuel Sports Network North reports.

Impact Lewis didn't play Friday after tweaking his knee in Thursday's contest, he'll now officially sit out for at least another 10 days. Tristan Gray started at the hot corner Friday and will likely continue to do so until Lewis returns.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Grabbing seat Friday Lewis is not in the lineup for Friday's game in Toronto.

Impact Lewis will get a day to rest after starting all four games during the Twins' four-game sweep of the Tigers earlier in the week. Tristan Gray is getting a start at third base in Lewis' stead.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

On base three times in win Lewis went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 8-6 win over the Tigers.

Impact Lewis posted his first multi-hit effort of the season, and he's now walked seven times over his last five games. The improvements for getting on base should help him keep a starting role at third base. Lewis is batting just .219 on the season, but he's getting on base at a .390 clip, thanks to an 8:11 BB:K across 11 games. He's added two home runs, two stolen bases, eight RBI, six runs scored and two doubles through 41 plate appearances.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Twins score 6 runs against Valdez in first inning and hold off Tigers 8-6

Byron Buxton had three hits and the Minnesota Twins batted around in a six-run first inning against Framber Valdez before holding off the Detroit Tigers 8-6

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Keaschall hits a 2-run homer and the Twins hold on for a frigid 7-3 win over the Tigers

Luke Keaschall hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning and four Minnesota relievers combined for four scoreless innings as the Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 on a frigid night

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Not in lineup Sunday Lewis is not starting Sunday versus Tampa Bay.

Impact Lewis will open the game on the bench after starting Minnesota's first eight games of the campaign. He's batting just .167 so far, though he's belted two homers, collected five RBI and stolen one base. Tristan Gray is getting a start at the hot corner in Lewis' stead Sunday.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Pete Alonso's first RBI with Orioles propels Baltimore to 8-6 win over Twins

Pete Alonso singled home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Tyler O’Neill hit a three-run homer and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Minnesota Twins 8-6

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Royce Lewis shows why he should be trusted in big moments during Twins' first 2026 win Lewis' big offensive performance sparked Minnesota's first win of the season.

MARCH 29 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Goes deep in Saturday's win Lewis went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Orioles.

Impact Lewis hit eighth in the order for the second straight game to open the season, but he provided the big hit for the Twins, driving a Kyle Bradish sinker over the left-field wall to give Minnesota a 3-1 lead in the fifth inning. Through two games, Lewis is 1-for-5 at the plate with the home run and walk.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

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