Minnesota Twins No. 2 prospect Royce Lewis (knee) will have his rehab assignment continue with Triple-A St. Paul. The move follows a two-game stint at Double-A Wichita, which saw Lewis record two hits in six at-bats. The former first overall draft pick is working his way back from an ACL tear but figures to assume an everyday playing role with the Twins in the near future. Before his injury, Lewis impressed during his first taste of the big leagues last season, slashing .300/.317/.550 with two home runs over 12 games. He won't be eligible for activation from the 60-day injured list until the end of the month, at which point the Twins will decide whether to promote Lewis.

Minnesota Twins utility man Royce Lewis (knee) began his rehab assignment on Thursday with Double-A Wichita. He went 0-for-3 with a walk but did steal a base. Lewis is working his way back from surgery to repair a torn ACL that has kept him out of action since the end of May of last season. In 2022, the 23-year-old slashed .300/.317/.550 with a pair of homers, five runs, and five RBI across 12 contests. Fantasy managers should expect Lewis to play in a few more rehab games, and if everything goes well, to return to the Twins and receive everyday playing time.

Minnesota Twins utility man Royce Lewis (knee) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Wichita on May 11, according to MLB.com, before eventually joining Triple-A St. Paul to finish the assignment. The 23-year-old has yet to play in 2023 after sustaining an ACL tear in May of last season but is close to returning and should be back by the end of this month. In his limited playing time during 2022, Lewis slashed .300/.317/.550 with two homers, five runs, and five RBI across 12 games. When the Twins top prospect is back, fantasy managers should expect to see him in an everyday role, likely all around the diamond, providing decent power and speed if the injury doesn't affect him long-term.

Minnesota Twins No. 2 prospect Royce Lewis (knee) is preparing to begin a minor-league rehab assignment next month. This is encouraging progress for the former first overall draft pick, whose initial taste of the big leagues was cut prematurely by an ACL tear in 2022. Though his MLB service time was brief, Lewis posted a .300/.317/.550 slash line through 12 games, including two home runs and five doubles. There's plenty of reason to believe his game will translate well at the next level, though the knee injury's impact on his 70-grade speed remains to be seen. Lewis expects to resurface in the majors sometime this summer, so fantasy managers in deeper leagues should already be stashing him if he's available.

Minnesota Twins shortstop Royce Lewis (knee) is taking live at-bats in Florida and will soon progress to baserunning. The Twins are potentially looking at getting him into game activity in mid-April. The team's second-ranked prospect, per MLB Pipeline, was put on the 60-day injured list in February while he continues to rehab from surgery to fix a torn right ACL. Although the 23-year-old could start playing in games in mid-April, he'll still need to be built up and will require a lengthy minor-league rehab assignment before the Twins even consider adding him to their major-league roster. Barring setbacks, Lewis probably won't make his 2023 big-league debut until sometime in June. The biggest question now is whether his elite speed will remain intact after his serious knee injury.

As he rehabs from a torn ACL in his right knee, Minnesota Twins shortstop/outfielder Royce Lewis is only approved to perform around 75 percent of baseball activities in spring training. He is nearly eight months removed from his second ACL surgery, but Lewis isn't sure when he'll be cleared for full baseball activities. His next check-in with his doctor is scheduled for March 8-9. The 23-year-old isn't expected to be able to make his 2023 debut until sometime in late June or early July, so he'll miss most of the first half of the season. Prior to his injury last year, Lewis was hitting the ball very well. With Carlos Correa now back with the team, Lewis' playing time with the big-league club is somewhat in question, but the team should find a spot for him in the second half if he picks up where he left off in 2022 before his injury.

Minnesota Twins shortstop prospect Royce Lewis (knee) tore the ACL in his right knee for a second time this past May. The first overall pick of the 2017 draft lost the 2020 campaign because of the COVID pandemic, missed all of 2021 with a torn ACL and then tore his ACL again last season. He's not expected back with the Twins until late June or July. This time around, Lewis has a better understanding of the rehab process. He's hoping to begin swinging a bat by the middle of January. Minnesota is excited about Lewis' future, but they are tempering expectations after he hit .300/.317/.550 in 41 plate appearances in the big leagues before his injury. Everything is going well in the 23-year-old's recovery and he's hoping to report to spring training and progress to more activities sometime in March.

Minnesota Twins shortstop prospect Royce Lewis (knee) is healing but hasn't made significant progress from a bone bruise in his right knee that landed him on the injured list. Lewis hasn't had a second MRI exam as of Tuesday. The 23-year-old went on the IL on May 30 after crashing into the outfield wall, and he has yet to resume baseball activities. At the earliest, he could be looking at a return to Minnesota later this month or early in July. Lewis was seeing more playing time with Carlos Correa on the COVID injured list, and he took advantage of the extra at-bats, going 12-for-40 (.300) with two home runs, five RBI and five runs scored in his first 12 major league games. When healthy, Lewis figures to serve in a super-utility role for the Twins.

The Minnesota Twins placed shortstop prospect Royce Lewis (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a right knee bone bruise that he suffered while playing in center field against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. Infield prospect Jose Miranda, who had been sent down on Sunday, has been recalled from Triple-A St. Paul. Lewis made his major league debut on May 6 and has hit .300 (12-for-40) with two home runs, four doubles and five RBI. He deserves to be stashed in AL-only leagues. Miranda made his big-league debut on May 2 and has played in 19 games for the Twins, going 11-for-67 with a homer, five doubles, five RBI and four runs scored. He's starting at first base and batting seventh on Monday against Detroit Tigers right-hander Beau Brieske.

Minnesota Twins shortstop Royce Lewis (knee) has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his right knee after he was injured on Sunday. The team wants to wait a few days for the swelling to go down before they re-evaluate him. Skipper Rocco Baldelli said that Lewis will likely require a trip to the injured list, but the Twins will wait a few days to make that call. The 22-year-old former first-rounder has been excelling in a super-utility role for Minnesota in the first 12 games of his major league career, as he's hitting .300/.317/.550 with two home runs and five RBI in 41 plate appearances. It remains to be seen if Lewis will remain with the big club when he's healed from his injury, but he should remain stashed in AL-only leagues.

The Minnesota Twins optioned third baseman Jose Miranda to the minors to make space for shortstop Royce Lewis on Sunday. Miranda, the team's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will head back to the farm after going only 11-for-67 (.164) with 14 strikeouts in his first 19 major league games. The 23-year-old will surely be back in Minnesota, but he could use more seasoning at Triple-A St. Paul. Lewis, the club's top prospect, is starting in center field and batting seventh on Sunday against Kansas City Royals right-hander Zack Greinke. The 22-year-old played shortstop, third base, left field and center field in the minors when he was sent down after Carlos Correa returned from the injured list. Lewis should fill a super-utility role for the Twins and was hitting .308 with two home runs and five RBI in 39 at-bats earlier this year.

The Minnesota Twins optioned shortstop Royce Lewis to Triple-A after Tuesday night's game against the Oakland Athletics. The move was made in preparation for Carlos Correa (finger) being activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Wednesday's series finale against the A's. The 22-year-old looked great in his first taste of the majors. Over 11 games, he slashed .308/.325/.564 with two home runs and four doubles. His demotion and Correa's return make things complicated for fantasy managers in season-long leagues. In most formats, he can be dropped, but he's now one of the top prospects to stash for the long haul of the season if you can afford a roster spot for him.

Minnesota Twins shortstop Royce Lewis went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and an additional run scored in Friday's 12-8 win over the Cleveland Guardians. Lewis took Bryan Shaw deep in the fifth inning with the bases loaded for the first long ball of his career. The 22-year is off to a hot start since being called up on May 5th, slashing .320/.320/.520 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs across seven games. The 22-year-old will continue to see every day at-bats while Carlos Correa (finger) is on the 10-day injured list. Lewis has a ton of upside, and fantasy managers should look to add the 2017 first-round pick in all league formats.

The Minnesota Twins shortstop Royce Lewis picked up his first major league hit on Friday in the Twins' 2-1 win over the Oakland A's. Lewis, the first overall draft pick in the 2017 MLB draft, the Twins' top prospect, and 44th overall MLB prospect per MLB Pipeline, went 1-for-4 with a single. He was called up following an injury to Carlos Correa (finger) and should remain with the Twins until Correa returns. Over 23 games at Triple-A this year, he has slashed .310/.427/.560 with three home runs, 10 doubles, eight stolen bases, 11 RBI, and 20 runs scored. In redraft formats, Lewis is worth adding as a plug-and-play until such time that Correa is back. Lewis should be starting regularly while he is up with the big league club. Redraft managers should temper expectations though since it is likely the Twins will send Lewis back down to the minors once Correa returns so that he can get regular playing time.

The Minnesota Twins will be promoting shortstop prospect Royce Lewis on Friday following the injury to Carlos Correa (finger). He will make his MLB debut in Friday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Lewis is rated as the team's No. 1 prospect and as the 44th overall prospect in the majors by MLB Pipeline. The 22-year-old was selected first overall in the 2017 MLB draft. Over 23 games at Triple-A this year, he has slashed .310/.427/.560 with three home runs, 10 doubles, eight stolen bases, 11 RBI and 20 runs scored. He's well worthy of being added in all deep leagues and AL-only leagues right now. He can even be considered in more shallow leagues if you need shortstop help. Correa's timeline is a bit unclear right now, but the expectation is that he will land on the injured list. At the very least, Lewis will have some time to prove he belongs in the majors while Correa is out.

Minnesota Twins shortstop prospect Royce Lewis (knee), who missed all of last season after tearing his ACL, reported to spring camp on Friday and was doing some running drills on Saturday. Lewis is the team's top prospect and is ranked as the No. 35 overall prospect in baseball, per MLB Pipeline. The former first overall pick in 2017 has missed most of the last three years due to injury, so it speaks to his level of talent that he has a realistic shot to make his major league debut later on in 2022 if he's fully healthy. Lewis is a five-tool talent when he's on the field, but his swing can get big at times and lead to a loss of approach at the plate. His plus speed and athleticism also makes him a base-stealing threat at the 6.

Minnesota Twins shortstop Royce Lewis (knee) began doing fielding and throwing drills last week. He is currently working his way back from a torn ACL at the Twins team complex in Fort Myers. The 22-year-old is expected to do some jogging and hitting as early as next week. Lewis won't be a factor for the Twins this season, but has a bright future in the league. The hope is that Lewis will be ready for the beginning of the 2022 season.