Twins' Royce Lewis Sidelined with Quad Injury

Rookie Austin Martin called up to replace injured Lewis, marking his Major League debut.

Royce Lewis, the Minnesota Twins' third baseman, has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right quad strain sustained during the 2024 MLB Opening Day.
Austin Martin, the Twins' No. 15 prospect, will replace Lewis on the roster, marking his first opportunity at the Major League level.
This is the fifth time Lewis has been placed on the injured list, significantly impacting his development and playing time at or near the MLB level.
Lewis' injury occurred while running from first to third base on a Carlos Correa double during the Twins' Opening Day victory over the Kansas City Royals.
The Twins are exploring options for filling the third base position during Lewis' absence, with potential short-term replacements and the possibility of giving a consistent look to prospect Brooks Lee.