After missing the start of the 2025 season with a left hamstring strain suffered during spring training, MLBbro Royce Lewis returned in early May and had started to find his rhythm. He built off a “hot stretch” where he slashed .350/.420/.850 with nine home runs and 13 RBI in early June, displaying the kind of power and presence that made him a key part of the Minnesota Twins’ future plans.
This surge came after a 2024 season in which he hit 16 home runs in just 82 games—a strong power display, though one hampered by injuries and inconsistency that limited his ability to fully break out.
Royce Lewis Injured…Again
Unfortunately, the injury bug has once again hit the MLBbro star. Lewis sustained another setback during a June 13th game against Houston. After legging out a ninth-inning single, he was seen limping and had to exit the game, adding another chapter to his already frustrating injury history. The Twins have since set a tentative return timetable for around the All-Star break in mid-July, though the exact date will depend on his rehab progress and overall health.
Third Baseman Royce Lewis Is Back Mashing & Mixing In Minnesota
This marks Lewis’s third significant lower-body injury in the past year, following a hamstring issue in spring training and a quad strain on Opening Day 2024. Despite these physical hurdles, Lewis has repeatedly shown resilience—coming back with big moments, including grand slams in 2023 and explosive offensive bursts during limited stretches of good health. But soft-tissue injuries, especially recurring ones like hamstrings and quads, are notoriously tricky. They don’t just affect speed and movement—they also tend to linger, complicating recovery timelines and increasing the risk of re-injury if not carefully managed.
Twins president Derek Falvey noted that hamstrings “take four to six weeks, maybe six-plus weeks” to properly heal, and even then, progression tends to be gradual. Players may begin light running or baseball activities, but true game readiness often takes longer, particularly when trying to avoid setbacks.
Royce Lewis Is Back and Keeping His Team On Track While CJ Abrams Is On One In the Nation’s Capitol.
MLBbro Royce Lewis Has Top 10 Player Talent: Twins Can’t Win Without Injury-Prone Star
The tools and flashes of brilliance are undeniable when Lewis is on the field—towering home runs, elite bat speed, clutch moments, and impressive advanced metrics. However, long-term success in MLB requires more than talent; it requires sustained health and availability. For Lewis to fulfill his immense potential as a middle-of-the-order cornerstone, the Twins may need to micromanage his recovery and workload—incorporating cautious ramp-ups, strength training, and possibly more scheduled rest days. Similar to how they have managed fellow MLBbro Byron Buxton, it may be time to take precautions with Lewis.
For now, the Twins will likely lean on versatile backups to cover his absence. But from a developmental standpoint, Lewis desperately needs one uninterrupted stretch of 120 or more games to truly evolve into the consistent, impactful player many projected him to become.
The MLBbro’s journey is emblematic of many high-ceiling, high-risk athletes: a player whose elite talent continues to be tested by fragile durability. This latest hamstring setback—coming right after his best run of the season—once again halts his progress at a pivotal stage. If he can finally break free of the injury cycle and stay healthy through the second half, the 2025 campaign could still be transformative. If not, the chorus of questions about his long-term future will only grow louder.
