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Royce Lewis returns to Saints as Brooks Lee shines at third base

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 10:46 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

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Summary

Royce Lewis played his 10th game for the Saints on June 2, hitting.324 with five home runs this season. The Minnesota Twins are considering his return to the majors but face a dilemma with Brooks Lee excelling at third base, hitting.324 with three homers since his move. General manager Jeremy Zoll acknowledged roster unpredictability due to injuries and performance, complicating plans for Lewis. Manager Derek Shelton stated the focus is on fielding the best team each night, with no firm decisions made about Lewis's role.

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Status Watch

•Royce Lewis hits.324 in AAA, playing his 10th game on June 2
•Brooks Lee has moved to third base and is performing well
•Jeremy Zoll mentions unpredictability of roster due to injuries
•Manager Derek Shelton emphasizes team performance over speculation
•Twins may finalize Lewis's role before their next series against Kansas City

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10:46 PMYahoo Sports — Who’s on third? Right now, it’s Brooks Lee

What they're saying

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Royce Lewis was in the lineup for the Saints on Tuesday night, playing the 10th game of his recent assignment to Class AAA, the requisite for the third baseman before he can rejoin his major league club. Will he be back on Wednesday for the series finale against the Chicago White Sox? Lewis, 26, was hitting .324 (12 for 37) with five home runs and 10 RBIs in his first nine games, but the Twins ...
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