The Twins announced Sunday that third baseman Royce Lewis has been placed on the injured list, retroactive to June 14, due to a hamstring strain. Outfielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr. has been recalled from Triple-A to take his roster spot.

HOUSTON – Royce Lewis has identified the culprit in the rash of injuries that have sent him to the injured list eight times in his four-year major league career. It’s baseball. “I’m tired of being the one who’s being bullied and picked on by this game.

Mickey Gasper has been among the best hitters in the minor leagues this year, hitting .344 with a 1.106 OPS as he torments Triple-A pitchers. But when the Twins needed a player to replace Royce