Twins third baseman Royce Lewis exited Sunday’s spring coaching sport on account of a left hamstring pressure. We’ll await additional phrase as to severity and any time which may presumably be missed into the common season, however it would not be stunned if he is sidelined to begin the 12 months.

Lewis, 25, has a ton of expertise and an in depth harm historical past. In 152 profession MLB video games, he is hit .268/.327/.497 (126 OPS+) with 33 homers, 104 RBI and three.4 WAR. It is taken him three seasons to collect these 152 profession video games, although, and he is handled accidents to his indirect, adductor, quad, hamstring and knee. Within the latter case, he is torn his proper ACL twice. 

If Lewis is to overlook any time, Jose Miranda is the doubtless recipient in an uptick of enjoying time. In 121 video games final season, Miranda hit .284/.322/.441 (112 OPS+), so he is a succesful alternative. He simply would not have the ability upside of Lewis. 

Lewis has already stated his focus this season is enjoying as many video games as attainable. 

“I am not being attentive to the stats as a result of they do not actually present you — generally they do — if you’re enjoying effectively or dangerous,” Lewis lately advised MLB.com. “You’ll be able to go 0-for-4, hit 4 line drives at 120 miles an hour to the left fielder, heart fielder and proper fielder and one proper on the pitcher, which suggests you’re hitting it in all places. If somebody appears at your stats and so they say, ‘0-for-4; oh, this man sucks,’ that is not the case.

“These are the stats that I do not need to take a look at. I need to take a look at what number of video games I performed this 12 months. I believe that’s vital. If I try this, the numbers will maintain themselves. So long as you are there and wholesome and are in a position to assist your group win, the quantity will likely be there.”

The Twins open the 2025 season in St. Louis towards the Cardinals on Thursday, March 27.