The Minnesota Twins’ 3B Royce Lewis is entering the 2025 season with a career-high power profile but durability concerns. Lewis strained his left hamstring on Sunday, putting him at risk for missing the start of the regular season.
Lewis’s injury woes are reminiscent of teammate OF Byron Buxton’s struggles with health. Fantasy managers should approach Lewis cautiously, given his limited playing time in 2024 due to a right quadriceps strain.
While some fantasy managers may be hesitant to draft Lewis, he remains a borderline top-100 pick in NFBC formats. It’s recommended to stash him for later, despite the uncertainty surrounding his health.
The Twins’ infield depth is shifting, with SS Carlos Correa becoming the team’s most rostered hitter in ESPN standard formats. However, Correa’s durability issues are similar to Lewis’s concerns.
Meanwhile, other teams have their own injury concerns. The Los Angeles Dodgers will start the season without SS/OF Mookie Betts due to illness, while the Chicago Cubs may see an increase in playing time for SS Miguel Rojas against left-handed pitching.
The Miami Marlins’ OF Jesus Sanchez is also at risk of missing significant time with a side injury, but his proven track record and potential for opportunity make him a reasonable stash option.
Source: https://www.espn.com/fantasy/baseball/story/_/id/44290920/fantasy-baseball-espn-news-mlb-prospects-free-agents-trades-injuries-march-17