Royce Lewis, a key player in the Twins’ lineup, is in a familiar scenario for the umpteenth time. He pulled up while hustling down the first-base line in the second inning of their exhibition game against the Boston Red Sox. The moment was all too reminiscent of past injuries for the Minnesota Twins player. The player limped and grabbed at his left hamstring just as he was nearing the base.

Paparesta and manager Rocco Baldelli quickly came out to check on him. After a brief discussion, they escorted him off the field. The initial diagnosis? A hamstring strain.

It obviously becomes a head-scratcher for Rocco Baldelli.

While the team is taking things one step at a time, Lewis is scheduled for imaging tests on Monday to get a clearer picture of the extent of the injury. While it’s still too early to determine the full scope of Lewis’s injury, clearly, the Twins are prioritizing a cautious approach. With his talent and potential impact on the team, the last thing the Twins want is for him to rush back too soon and risk further setbacks.

In the meantime, the Twins will be on edge, waiting for more information to come through as they keep a close eye on his recovery. Fingers crossed that this injury doesn’t sideline him for too long! 

It’s another bump in the road, but hopefully, it’s one they can navigate with caution and care. It was a tough sight for Twins fans, especially with so much hope riding on his potential this season. With their understandable anger, fans flooded social media with comments.   

Fans react to Royce Lewis’ injury news    

In a post by MLB Trade Rumours, the news of Royce Lewis exiting the game due to hamstring strain is delivered. Under the post, several fans have left comments showing their frustration. One of them wrote, “This guy is worst then Stanton.” This comment compares Royce Lewis and Giancarlo Stanton. He’s another player well-known for his own injury struggles.

Despite his undeniable talent, Stanton has spent a significant amount of time on the injured list throughout his career, which has led to fan frustration with his inability to stay healthy. The player comes up with hamstring issues often, Achilles, and other injuries which keeps him struggling to regain fitness. Therefore, Royce Lewis looks like he could catch a break.

This succinctly captures the sentiment of many long-suffering Twins fans. Injuries have been a consistent issue for key players like Byron Buxton. He has struggled with staying healthy throughout his career. So now, it seems like Royce Lewis might be following the same troubling trend.  

The sarcastic tone suggests the commenter feels like they’ve seen this story play out too many times.  The 25-year-old shortstop has struggled with ailments to his oblique, adductor, quadriceps, hamstring, and knee. 

The frustration here remains clear. The focus is on two of the team’s star players, Royce Lewis and Byron Buxton. Injuries have derailed their career more often. Buxton, in particular, has been plagued by injuries throughout his career. And now, Lewis seems to be following suit.  

This comment captures the pessimism many fans feel about the 2025 season due to the injury-prone nature of key players. Fans are expressing doubt about the team’s ability to stay healthy. In turn, it affects their optimism for the future. If the core players are frequently sidelined, the Twins’ chances for success become much slimmer.

These comments, while harsh, are grounded in the frustration of fans who have watched the same story unfold year after year. The injury concerns surrounding Royce Lewis, along with other star players like Buxton, create a sense of inevitable disappointment for fans who are desperate for the team to break free from this cycle.

Ultimately, the recurring injuries prevent the Twins from realizing their full potential, leading to an understandable sense of frustration from the fanbase.