Twins Activate Royce Lewis, Willi Castro Amid Struggles

The Minnesota Twins have activated third baseman Royce Lewis and utility player Willi Castro from the injured list, providing a much-needed boost to their lineup amid a challenging start to the 2025 season. Lewis, who missed the beginning of the season with a left hamstring strain, is set to make his season debut after a rehab assignment, despite struggling at the plate during his recovery. Castro returns after missing 16 games with an oblique strain and is expected to split time at second base and third, alongside Brooks Lee. The Twins, hampered by several injuries to key position players, have optioned infielders Edouard Julien and Mickey Gasper to Triple-A to make room for the returning duo. While Lewis has shown All-Star potential when healthy, his career has been marked by frequent injuries, though he remains a significant offensive threat. The team hopes these roster moves will help stabilize their performance as they seek to improve their standing in the AL Central.