Eiberson Castellano Cut, Twins' Lee, Stewart Begin Season on IL

The Minnesota Twins have announced that infielder Brooks Lee and pitcher Brock Stewart will start the season on the injured list due to back tightness and a hamstring strain, respectively. Lee, the team's eighth overall pick in the 2022 draft, previously struggled with a herniated disk, while Stewart is recovering from shoulder surgery. Both injuries leave the Twins needing to fill key infield positions, especially with Royce Lewis also sidelined. In a related development, Rule 5 draft pick Eiberson Castellano has been informed he will not make the Opening Day roster, following a disappointing spring training performance with a 7.59 ERA. Castellano will be placed on waivers, potentially allowing the Phillies to reclaim him. The Twins will rely on Jose Miranda and Edouard Julien to cover the infield gaps left by the injured players as they navigate the early part of the season.