Minnesota’s lineup gains a fresh face as third baseman Royce Lewis returns from the injured list ahead of a three‑game stretch against the New York Mets. Lewis, who had a .222 average with two doubles, two homers and eight RBIs over 12 games, missed nine outings after a knee sprain in an April 9 at‑bat.

Lewis’s rehab hit a high point when he belted two home runs across two Triple‑A St. Paul games, signaling a strong return. The Twins also shifted bullpen roles, moving left‑handed reliever Kody Funderburk to the paternity list and bringing in Cuban arm Kendry Rojas from St. Paul.

Meanwhile, starting pitcher Mick Abel slipped onto the 15‑day injured list with right‑elbow inflammation, leaving the rotation thinner. Rojas, acquired last summer in a deal that sent Ty France and Louis Varland to Toronto, was rated the Twins’ ninth‑best prospect by ESPN and is expected to bolster the bullpen moving forward.

With Lewis back, the Twins aim to steady their offense as they face a formidable Mets squad. The roster moves underscore the organization’s focus on depth, while Abel’s injury adds urgency to the pitching staff’s plans for the remainder of the season.