Minnesota Twins shortstop Royce Lewis (oblique) will start his minor-league rehab assignment at Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday. Lewis could return to the team as early as this weekend as long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks from a left-oblique strain that has kept him sidelined since July 1. If the 24-year-old is available on your league's waiver wire, it's time to scoop him up before he returns from the 10-day injured list, although he could struggle to find consistent playing time for the Twins on the infield. The former first overall pick in 2017 was playing very well before his injury in 2023, slashing .326/.354/.474 with an .827 OPS, four home runs, two doubles, 15 RBI and 11 runs scored in 26 games.

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (oblique) revealed to reporters that he took batting practice on Friday and he has been throwing each day since the All-Star break. The 24-year-old also said he's not experiencing any pain, but that this situation is being taken carefully to minimize any possible setbacks. Lewis overcame right knee surgery to initially get the ball rolling on his 2023 season, so Minnesota wants to err on the side of caution once again with the former No. 1 overall pick. Lewis has resided on the injured list since July 2 with a left oblique strain. Depending on how quickly he ramps up baseball activity, fantasy managers could justifiably expect the rookie back in early-to-mid August. Lewis should be stashed wherever possible; he was batting a very promising .326 with an .827 OPS, four home runs, 15 RBI, and one stolen base in 95 at-bats this year.

Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis (oblique) has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left-oblique strain, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. The typical recovery timeline for that injury is around six weeks. Lewis has a long recovery ahead of him and might not make it back to the Twins until the middle of August, barring a setback along the way. The 24-year-old continues to be set back by injuries, as he didn't make his season debut until late May due to his second torn ACL. He's only played in 26 games this year, but he was hitting .326 (31-for-95) with four home runs, 15 RBI and 11 runs scored in 99 plate appearances before his oblique strain. The Twins recently called up Jose Miranda from the minors, and he figures to see plenty of playing time at the hot corner until further notice.

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list. The 24-year-old suffered a left oblique strain while running to first base in the third inning of Saturday's win over Baltimore, so he ended the day by going hitless in two at-bats. At any rate, Lewis was replaced in the lineup by Kyle Farmer, who may be looking at more work moving ahead.

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis ended 2-for-4 with an RBI and his first major-league stolen base in Thursday's 6-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox. It's a great sign for 24-year-old, as Lewis is working his way back this season from the second torn ACL of his career. The former No. 1 overall pick has been highly touted for his speed potential, so fantasy managers hope to see increased action on the base paths from Lewis going forward. Minnesota's No. 2 prospect is hitting .319 with an .835 OPS, three homers, and 12 RBI over 69 at-bats since his May 29 IL activation. Make sure he isn't available in your league.

Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis and outfielder Max Kepler are both out of the team's starting lineup on Monday against the Boston Red Sox. Lewis is taking a day off after going 2-for-11 with an RBI and two runs scored in the team's four-game series against the Detroit Tigers over the weekend. Lewis is hitting .281 (16-for-57) overall with two homers and 10 RBI. Kepler went hitless in the series with two strikeouts in only three at-bats to drop his season line to a weak .189/.261/.365 with seven homers and 18 RBI in 46 games. Kyle Farmer is getting the start at third base and is hitting seventh on Monday, while Alex Kirilloff is starting in right field and batting fifth against Red Sox left-hander James Paxton.

Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis is absent from the lineup on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays. This is a routine day off for the 24-year-old, who's been a solid contributor since his activation from the injured list. He's slashing .270/.270/.459 with two home runs and seven RBI over 37 at-bats this season. Carlos Correa is starting at shortstop and Willi Castro is manning the hot corner against Toronto starter, Trevor Richards.

Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis (head) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday, starting at third base and batting seventh against right-hander Shawn Armstrong and the Tampa Bay Rays. Lewis was injured in a collision on Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians and didn't play in Tuesday's series opener against the Rays, but the 24-year-old is back in there on Wednesday. Despite hitting only .200 (5-for-25) in his first six games of the season, Lewis should remain an everyday player for the Twins at third base moving forward. Of his five hits, one has been a double, two have cleared the fences and he also has six RBI.

Minnesota Twins shortstop Royce Lewis was removed early during Sunday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. The 23-year-old was taken out of the game after getting into a collision while covering first base. Manager Rocco Baldelli said Lewis did not sustain a concussion or any acute concerns. It sounds like Lewis is dealing with a day-to-day issue that might sideline him for a few games. However, it seems unlikely that he'll require a stint on the injured list.

Minnesota Twins shortstop Royce Lewis is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros. The 23-year-old will get a rest day after going 3-for-9 with a home run and 4 RBI in his first two MLB games. It appears the Twins still plan to manage his workload considering he's coming off an ACL injury. The expectation is that he's going to begin playing full-time at some point this season. In the meantime, Willi Castro will bat eighth and play third base versus right-hander Hunter Brown on Wednesday.

Minnesota Twins shortstop/third baseman Royce Lewis had a memorable return from the injured list in Monday's 7-5 extra-innings win over the Astros. Making his season debut, Lewis went 2-for-5 with a single, a three-run home run, and four RBI. The 23-year-old's return came one year after suffering an ACL tear in his right knee. Lewis has been a highly-touted fantasy prospect for some time despite the numerous injuries. He could be a high-impact fantasy contributor if he can manage to stay healthy.

Minnesota Twins shortstop Royce Lewis (knee) is set to be activated from the 60-day injured list prior to Monday's game against the Oakland Athletics. The 23-year-old is working his way back from a torn ACL. He looked fantastic during his recent minor league rehab assignment. Lewis slashed .333/.395/1.087 with four homers, 11 RBI and four stolen bases during in 39 at-bats at Triple-A St. Paul. The former first overall pick has a chance to be an immediate impact player in Minnesota. Fantasy managers should add Lewis is all formats right now.

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.