The Minnesota Twins demoted former No. 1 draft pick Royce Lewis to the minor leagues, the team announced Tuesday. The Twins also designated right-handed pitcher Justin Topa for assignment and placed catcher Ryan Jeffers on the injured list with a left hamate bone fracture.

Lewis went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Friday's 6-2 loss to the Rays. Lewis has had a slow start since returning from the injured list, entering play Friday with just one hit and five strikeouts in eight at-bats in the last two games. After ...

Twins third baseman Royce Lewis had a strong start to the season, slashing .222/.378/.444 (133 wRC+) with two homers, two doubles, eight RBI and two stolen bases in 45 plate appearances over his first 12 games before being placed on the injured list with a ...

The Minnesota Twins are deciding to pull the plug on third baseman Royce Lewis and have him spend some time in the minor leagues to refine himself. According to Dan Hayes of The Athletic, the Twins are optioning Lewis to Triple-A Saint Paul and are purchasing the contract of infielder Orlando Arcia.