Royce Lewis missed the first 35 games of the season after straining his hamstring running to first base during spring training.

Royce Lewis’ repeated appearances on the injured list have not made the experiences any easier. The more he’s not on the field with the Minnesota Twins, the more frustration he has felt.

Twins sluggers Royce Lewis and Matt Wallner, both currently on the IL with hamstring strains, are at different stages in the recovery process. Lewis is getting closer to a return to the Twins' lineup — and there appears to be a specific target date in the team's mind — while Wallner still seems to be weeks away from being activated.