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The Minnesota Twins reportedly optioned infielder Royce Lewis to Triple-A on Tuesday, according to Paul Lambert. The move comes amid Lewis' slump at the plate that has lasted for most of the season. Lewis has dealt with some injury concerns as well, but while on the field his performance has been extremely underwhelming. The 26-year-old has hit just .163/.261/.279 across 31 games played.
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Lewis' injury concerns have been a subject of discussion in the past. Throughout his big league career, Lewis has played well for the most part while on the field. However, he has often been limited due to injuries. In 2026, though, his performance has been the primary concern.
There was a time when Lewis was expected to become a future superstar. He was one of the Twins most exciting young players. It is worth mentioning that Lewis is only 26 years old. He could certainly bounce back and get back on track.
For now, Minnesota is hopeful that sending him to Triple-A will help him figure things out at the plate once again.
The Twins are currently 22-26 overall in the '26 campaign. The team has performed better than some expected. While Minnesota is still not expected to make a serious postseason run, the Twins are only 4.5 games behind the Cleveland Guardians for first place in the American League Central standings.
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Minnesota will enter Tuesday night's game against the Houston Astros having won two consecutive contests. First pitch for the Twins and Astros game on Tuesday is scheduled for 7:40 PM EST in Minnesota.
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