Twins' Lewis to begin Triple-A rehab Saturday, could rejoin team Tuesday

The shortstop has been out with a sprained left knee since April 9.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 1:50am

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Royce Lewis, the Minnesota Twins' top prospect, will begin a brief rehab assignment at Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday as he works his way back from a sprained left knee. Lewis is expected to rejoin the Twins as soon as Tuesday, the first day he is eligible to be activated from the injured list.

Why it matters

Lewis is a key part of the Twins' future, and his quick recovery and return to the major league roster will be important as the team looks to contend in the AL Central this season.

The details

Lewis suffered the knee injury on a swing during the Twins' April 9 game against the Tigers, but remained in the game. The next night in Toronto, he felt discomfort and was placed on the 10-day injured list. Lewis has maintained that he expected to miss the minimum time, and the Twins plan for him to play no more than two games on his Triple-A rehab assignment before being activated.

  • Lewis suffered the injury on April 9.
  • He was placed on the injured list on April 10.
  • Lewis will begin his Triple-A rehab assignment on April 22.
  • The Twins' next road trip begins on April 25, and Lewis is expected to be activated that day.

The players

Royce Lewis

The Minnesota Twins' top prospect, a shortstop who is working his way back from a sprained left knee.

Minnesota Twins

The Major League Baseball team that Lewis plays for, who are looking to contend in the AL Central this season.

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What’s next

Lewis will likely play no more than two games on his Triple-A rehab assignment before being activated by the Twins on Tuesday, April 25.

The takeaway

The Twins' quick return of their top prospect Royce Lewis from a knee injury is a positive sign for the team's chances of contending in the AL Central this season.