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Twins shift Royce Lewis to second base to enhance versatility

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 6:45 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

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Summary

Royce Lewis played second base for the St. Paul Saints on Wednesday as part of the Minnesota Twins' strategy to develop player versatility. Lewis has been performing well offensively since his demotion, hitting.333 with nine home runs in 12 games this season. Twins manager Derek Shelton emphasized the importance of players being adaptable across multiple positions. The team's roster features several players, including Brooks Lee and Luke Keaschall, who can play various infield spots., Cole Sands is nearing a return from the injured list, completing a rehab outing on Tuesday.

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By the Numbers

•Lewis hits two home runs while at Triple-A this week.
•Manager Shelton stresses the need for players to play multiple positions.
•Brooks Lee recently transitioned from shortstop to third base.
•Cole Sands is on a rehab assignment, targeting a return soon.
•Byron Buxton played center field in consecutive games for the first time since May.

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6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Twins move Royce Lewis around infield as organization stresses versatility

What they're saying

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Royce Lewis’ production at the plate since being demoted to Triple-A for a reset has drawn all kinds of attention. He hit another pair of home runs on Wednesday. In his first 12 games with the St. Paul Saints this season — including two earlier in the year on a rehab assignment — he’s hitting .333 with a 1.355 OPS and nine longballs. But there was something else that caught the eye on ...
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