Royce Lewis from the Minnesota Twins showcased an impressive performance on Sunday against the Rockies, hitting two solo home runs and finishing the game with a line of 2-4, contributing 2 runs and 2 RBIs. This marked his first career game with multiple homers, despite a less-than-stellar season overall where he has struggled with injuries.
Lewis, who was the first overall pick in the 2017 draft, has had a tumultuous career filled with injury setbacks. In 2024, he made headlines when he hit nine homers in just 15 games but missed significant time due to various injuries. The ongoing 2025 season has been equally challenging, with two hamstring injuries reported previously and inconsistent performance at the plate, leading to concerns among fantasy managers. Before his breakout Sunday performance, he was in the midst of an 0-for-12 slump, hitting just .211/.276/.296. However, his advanced metrics, like a .271 expected batting average, hint at the potential for a turnaround, making him a player to watch as the season progresses.
In addition to Lewis’s performance, several other players made headlines with noteworthy games. Eugenio Suárez of the Diamondbacks extended his success with another two-home-run game, pushing his total for the season to 35 and displaying a career-high HardHit rate of 50.8%. Meanwhile, Wilyer Abreu from the Red Sox also shined with two homers, contributing to a solid performance against the Cubs.
Miguel Vargas of the White Sox registered his first homer in over a month, while Xander Bogaerts delivered a grand slam to help the Padres clinch a win over the Nationals. Other notable mentions include Angel Martínez, who has started heating up for the Guardians, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who finally broke his homer drought with a solid performance.
As the second half of the season unfolds, the spotlight will remain on these players to see if they can sustain their recent successes and overcome obstacles in their paths. Royce Lewis, in particular, presents an intriguing case as he looks to regain his form and fulfill the promise he showed earlier in his career. Fantasy managers may want to keep a close watch as he tries to break out of his injury cycle and prove his potential.