Royce Lewis injury: Twins star lands on injured list with adductor strain after leaving game early [Video]

Minnesota Twins star Royce Lewis was placed on the injured list Wednesday with a right adductor strain, less than 24 hours after departing Tuesday night’s game against the Detroit Tigers after experiencing tightness in his left groin. The injury occurred during the sixth inning, as Lewis clobbered a two-run double. He was visibly running at half-speed, at best, because of the injury’s immediate impact on his movement.

After the game, Lewis confirmed that he was headed for imaging to assess the severity of his injury. Team executive Derek Falvey told reporters Thursday that Lewis will be out at least through the All-Star break.

Lewis, 25, is perhaps the most snakebitten player in the sport. He’s been a superstar-caliber performer throughout his career, yet injuries have deprived him of appearing in even 100 big-league games since being drafted first overall in 2017. To wit, in 24 games this …