Royce Lewis Returns After 58-Game Absence

Royce Lewis, the third baseman for the Minnesota Twins, recently came back from being injured. He paid tribute to a player he admires during his first game at Yankee Stadium. Lewis imitated the player's stance and bat wiggle before the game to show respect and honor. He feels grateful to players like Torii Hunter and Matt Kemp for inspiring his love for the game. Lewis, who grew up in California and is turning 25 soon, was excited to play against the Yankees for the first time and visit New York City for the first time. Lewis had a perfect batting average this season before getting injured in March. He hit a home run and a single in his first two at-bats. After recovering, he played in six games for Triple-A St. Paul, where he struggled a bit but remained patient and excited to return to the field. Drafted as a shortstop, Lewis has had limited playing time with the Twins due to injuries. The Twins announced Lewis's return to the lineup after missing 58 games due to a quad strain. He had a strong start to the season, hitting a home run in the first game before getting injured. Lewis has faced multiple injuries in his career, including two torn ACLs, an oblique injury, and a hamstring injury. Despite these setbacks, he has shown his talent by hitting well in the games he has played. Lewis's return meant Edouard Julien was optioned to make room for him in the lineup. The team is looking forward to having Lewis back on the field, as he has been a key player with his impressive hitting abilities. Jose Miranda filled in for Lewis during his absence and has been performing well at third base. Lewis's previous achievements, including hitting four grand slams in a season, show his potential as a valuable player for the Twins.