Twins place All-Star 3B Lewis on IL, bringing playoff return into doubt

Minnesota Twins placed star third baseman Royce Lewis on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left hamstring strain.
Lewis, batting .309 with 15 home runs this season, was pulled from Tuesday's game with hamstring tightness.
The injury jeopardizes Lewis' availability for the postseason, with the Twins currently holding an American League wildcard spot.
Lewis' production will be difficult to replace down the stretch, with the 23-year-old emerging as a Rookie of the Year candidate.
Minnesota recalled outfielder Jordan Luplow to take Lewis' spot on the roster for their final games before the playoffs.