The Twins, who also got multi-position player Willi Castro back on Tuesday from a strained right oblique muscle that cost him 16 games, have been lacking the hitting punch and general spunk that Lewis typically provides. They lost 15 of their first 22 games.

The Minnesota Twins have returned third baseman Royce Lewis from his rehab assignment to clear the way for his season debut after he strained his left hamstring in spring training