Twins' Roster Shake-Up: Key Players Sidelined by Injuries
Addressing Pitching Woes: Cody Laweryson's Forearm Strain
Relief pitcher Cody Laweryson, at 27 years old, has been placed on the 15-day injured list, with the designation made retroactive to Thursday. His absence stems from a right forearm strain, an injury that will prevent him from contributing to the team's bullpen for the foreseeable future. Laweryson has made five appearances this season, recording a 4.26 ERA over 6 1/3 innings, striking out eight batters and walking two.
Infield Impact: Royce Lewis's Knee Sprain
Third baseman Royce Lewis, aged 26, has also been moved to the injured list for a period of 10 days, retroactive to Friday, due to a left knee sprain. This injury interrupts a promising start to his season, where he had been a significant offensive force. Before his setback, Lewis was batting .222, having collected eight hits in 36 at-bats, and was tied for second on the team with two home runs and eight RBIs across 12 games.
Triple-A Reinforcements: New Faces Join the Roster
In response to these critical injuries, the Twins have opted to bring up utility player Ryan Kreidler and right-handed pitcher Andrew Morris from their Triple-A affiliate, St. Paul. These call-ups are crucial for maintaining a full 26-man roster and ensuring the team has sufficient depth to cover the positions left vacant by Laweryson and Lewis.
