Twins Lose Two Key Pieces to Injured List Right When They Can't Afford It
The Minnesota Twins just took a major hit to their roster on Friday. Right-hander Cody Laweryson and third baseman Royce Lewis are both heading to the injured list, according to reports from April 11. For a team trying to stay competitive early in the season, losing two contributors at the same time is exactly the kind of setback that can derail momentum fast.
Two Losses That Sting
Laweryson's absence means the Twins are down a right-handed arm in the rotation or bullpen, depending on where he was being used. Lewis going down is even tougher. A third baseman is a cornerstone position, and losing a key bat in the middle of April forces Minnesota to scramble for depth they might not have readily available.
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What's Next for Minnesota
The Twins have games ahead that suddenly look a lot tougher without these two contributors in the lineup. Depth will be tested immediately. Minnesota needs to figure out who steps up in the meantime and whether they can stay competitive while waiting for Laweryson and Lewis to return.
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