Overview
- The Twins optioned Royce Lewis to Triple‑A St. Paul for a reset on May 19, and the assignment was intended to rebuild his timing and confidence after a rough start to the 2026 season.
- Since the demotion Lewis has exploded offensively in a short span, with reports citing a roughly .358 average, a 1.395 OPS and 10 home runs in 53 at‑bats over 13 games for the Saints.
- Manager Derek Shelton said Lewis has worked hard in the minors and praised his at‑bats while the club has started giving him reps at second base and first base to expand his defensive options.
- Lewis has been primarily a third baseman in the majors with very limited experience at second and none at first, so the Twins are testing new positions to increase his path back to Minnesota's roster.
- A recalled promotion remains uncertain because younger infielders such as Brooks Lee and Luke Keaschall have filled roles at the big‑league level and Lewis's recent knee injury and durability concerns still factor into roster decisions.