Royce Lewis reclaims his place in the Minnesota Twins core with a remarkable turnaround at first base, sparking hope for the team’s long-term future. Is Lewis poised to become a franchise cornerstone again?

Locked On Twins - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Twins

Locked On Podcast Network, Brandon Warne, Dave Brown

SPOT BACK: Why Royce Lewis PROVES He's Core Material In The Minnesota Twins Future

JUL 1, 202631 MIN
Locked On Twins - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Twins

SPOT BACK: Why Royce Lewis PROVES He's Core Material In The Minnesota Twins Future

JUL 1, 202631 MIN

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Royce Lewis reclaims his place in the Minnesota Twins core with a remarkable turnaround at first base, sparking hope for the team’s long-term future. Is Lewis poised to become a franchise cornerstone again? CJ Baumgartner highlights the swing adjustments fueling Lewis’s resurgence and examines the increased job security he’s found after shifting positions amidst prospect pressure.   The episode also spotlights Marco Raya’s rapid ascent in the Twins bullpen and debates whether he can evolve into a trusted high-leverage reliever. Draft strategy heats up as CJ Baumgartner argues that if Minnesota prioritizes pitching with the third overall pick, UC Santa Barbara’s Jackson Flora is the only name to consider. With insights into player development, prospect evaluations, and front office decision-making, this breakdown sets the stage as the Twins continue their “season of learning” and eye the future of their roster.   Photo Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-twins/   Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/   00:00 Royce Lewis In Twins Core   11:54 Marco Raya Bullpen Riser   22:06 Twins Draft: Jackson Flora?   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon This Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With Amazon’s low Back To School Prices, just spend less on your kids. Because every dollar you don’t spend on them, is a dollar you haven’t spent on them.     KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: lockedontwins.supercast.com   #minnesotatwins #MLB #Twins Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.