"Lewis was scratched from yesterday's lineup due to side tightness he suffered while running the bases prior to the game. Hayes added that the Twins view Lewis's removal from the lineup as purely precautionary, but for a player who participated in a career-high number of games last year at just 106, any sign of returning injury woes is concerning."
"A's right-hander Gunnar Hoglund is headed for testing due to a knee issue that's been bothering him throughout camp. The former first-round pick, acquired in the Matt Chapman trade with Toronto, made his MLB debut last year. His six-start cup of coffee didn't go especially well, but the 26-year-old entered camp hopeful of earning another look in the rotation or at least in the bullpen."
"Injuries have been a persistent issue for Hoglund, who missed the second half last season due to hip surgery and underwent Tommy John surgery in 2021 just prior to being drafted. More details about should be available in the coming days, but if he's unable to pitch the A's have a deep group of young arms to work with in the rotation."
Royce Lewis, the Twins' third baseman, was scratched from the lineup due to side tightness sustained while running bases. Though the team views this as precautionary, it raises concerns given Lewis's injury history and limited playing time last season at 106 games. His offensive performance was weak at .237/.283/.388 across 403 plate appearances. The Twins have backup options including Ryan Kreidler, Kody Clemens, Tristan Gray, Eric Wagaman, and veteran Gio Urshela. Meanwhile, A's right-hander Gunnar Hoglund is undergoing medical testing for a persistent knee issue during spring training. The former first-round pick, acquired from Toronto in the Matt Chapman trade, made his MLB debut last year with limited success. Hoglund has faced recurring injuries, including hip surgery and Tommy John surgery in 2021. The A's possess depth in their young rotation with alternatives available.
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