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Twins' Royce Lewis Diagnosed With Hamstring Strain, Will Miss Opening Day

The injury-prone third baseman was sidelined after pulling up during a spring training game, raising concerns about his availability early in the season.

Sep 24, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (23) fields a ball hit by Miami Marlins third baseman Connor Norby (not pictured) in the ninth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images/File Photo
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 27: Royce Lewis #23 of the Minnesota Twins looks on against the Baltimore Orioles on September 27, 2024 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Overview

  • Royce Lewis sustained a left hamstring strain during a spring training game against the Red Sox on March 16, forcing him to exit early.
  • This new injury adds to Lewis's extensive history of physical setbacks, including knee surgeries and multiple muscle strains over the last few seasons.
  • The Twins have confirmed that Lewis will not be available for their March 27 Opening Day game, though the full recovery timeline remains uncertain.
  • Fans and analysts have expressed frustration over Lewis's recurring injuries, which have limited his ability to fulfill his potential since being drafted first overall in 2017.
  • The Twins, projected as AL Central contenders, face additional challenges as they navigate the health issues of key players like Lewis, Byron Buxton, and Carlos Correa.