Royce Lewis’ demotion shows how quickly things have unraveled for the Twins
Royce Lewis, once seen as the future of the Minnesota Twins, has been demoted to Triple-A St. Paul due to a significant decline in performance. After a promising start in 2023, injuries and inconsistency have led to a drastic drop in his offensive numbers. The Twins are framing this demotion as a necessary reset rather than a punishment, hoping to help Lewis regain his confidence.
- ▪Royce Lewis was a former No. 1 overall pick for the Minnesota Twins.
- ▪He is currently slashing .163/.261/.279 this season with a strikeout rate above 31 percent.
- ▪Lewis' OPS has dropped from .921 in 2023 to .539 in 2026.
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