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Twins Prospects Shine: Lewis Homers, Rodriguez Blasts Ball
19 Apr
Summary
- Lewis hit a home run in his first at-bat during rehab assignment.
- Rodriguez's home run had an exit velocity of 117.1 MPH.
- Lewis is expected to return to the Twins on Tuesday.

Royce Lewis began a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday, April 18, 2026. In his first plate appearance, he hit a 381-foot home run. Lewis had been on the injured list since April 9, 2026, with a left knee sprain.
Lewis is expected to play again for the Saints on Sunday, April 19, 2026. If he experiences no setbacks, he is scheduled to return to the Minnesota Twins when first eligible on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Before his injury, Lewis had an .822 OPS in 45 plate appearances this season.
Meanwhile, fellow Twins prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez also made headlines. On Saturday, April 18, 2026, Rodriguez hit a home run with an exit velocity of 117.1 mph, tied for the second-fastest in MLB this season. His OPS with St. Paul is now .924 through 15 games. His strong performance presents a roster dilemma for the Twins.