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Where does Lewis fit into Twins’ 2027 plans?

MINNEAPOLIS -- As the Twins approach a fascinating offseason, they have some obvious questions, some areas that everyone knows they need to address. They’ll need to add a couple of relievers. They don’t know who their starting catcher will be.…

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Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 3:23 PM

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The Minnesota Twins face a key offseason decision regarding where Royce Lewis fits into their 2027 roster plans.
With Brooks Lee excelling at third base, first base has emerged as the primary defensive option for Lewis.
Lewis accomplished his goal of staying healthy in 2026, appearing in more than 130 games across the majors and minors.

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The Minnesota Twins face an offseason dilemma regarding how Royce Lewis fits into their 2027 plans after he transitioned to first base in 2026. With Brooks Lee established at third base and Kaelen Culpepper positioned at shortstop, first base remains Lewis' primary defensive path to regular playing time if the team does not employ a full-time designated hitter.

While Lewis achieved his primary goal of remaining healthy for over 130 games, his .704 OPS following a Triple-A demotion fell below the league average for first basemen. Twins manager Derek Shelton noted that consistency remains Lewis' biggest challenge, while Lewis emphasized improving his pitch selection and expressed a strong desire to remain with Minnesota long term.

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