Twins’ Royce Lewis Undergoes MRI After Left Hamstring Strain

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis suffered a left hamstring strain during a game against the Houston Astros, forcing him to leave in the ninth inning. Lewis has a history of leg injuries, including two right ACL tears and previous strains to the same left hamstring, which caused him to miss the start of the 2025 season and limited his playing time. Despite the injury, Lewis had been showing improvement at the plate, batting .367 over 10 games in June before the setback. Manager Rocco Baldelli noted that Lewis tested relatively well immediately after the game but emphasized the need for further evaluation to determine the severity of the strain. The Twins plan to conduct additional tests and monitor Lewis's condition to decide whether he will be placed on the injured list, with Brooks Lee likely to fill in at third base if Lewis is sidelined. The team is cautious given Lewis's injury history but hopes to avoid a lengthy absence if possible.