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Twins Reinstall Royce Lewis After Triple‑A Power Surge, DFA James Outman

The club is betting Lewis’s new multi‑position role can boost a struggling offense as it evaluates whether a short Triple‑A tear will translate to sustained big‑league production.

May 17, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (23) reacts to a strikeout against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
May 17, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (23) fields the ball by Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick (10) during the eighth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Twins recalled Royce Lewis from Triple‑A St. Paul and designated outfielder James Outman for assignment to open a 26‑man roster spot on Saturday.
  • Lewis earned the promotion after a brief but explosive minor‑league stretch in which he posted about a 1.303 OPS with 10 home runs over roughly 67 plate appearances.
  • Minnesota plans to deploy Lewis as a multi‑position infielder, giving him starts at second and first base with possible time at third and designated hitter to increase lineup flexibility.
  • In his first game back Lewis went 0‑for‑3 with a late strikeout, dropping his MLB average to about .159 and underscoring lingering inconsistency after a season‑long slump and past injuries.
  • The move reflects the Twins’ effort to raise run production for a team hovering near .500 and also creates a short runway to judge whether a small‑sample Triple‑A surge can produce lasting major‑league gains.