Twins send former No. 1 pick Royce Lewis to minors after a rough return from injury
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.
Right-handed pitcher Travis Adams was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul, and the Twins selected the contracts of infielder Orlando Arcia and catcher Alex Jackson. Lewis heads to the minors after struggling following his return from a sprained left knee.
Since returning from the injured list on April 21, the third baseman has struck out 25 times in 68 plate appearances while batting just . 132 with one home run and five RBIs. Before the injury, Lewis hit .
222 with two doubles, two homers, eight RBIs and an . 822 OPS in 12 games. The Twins made a similar move last week, demoting right fielder Matt Wallner to Triple-A St.
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