MLB Frequently Testing Royce Lewis for Steroids
The Minnesota Twins kicked off their weekend series against the Chicago White Sox with a strong 10-2 victory on Friday, followed by a drone show that impressed fans at Target Field.
In just his fourth game since returning from injury, Royce Lewis shined with a home run and a double, driving in six of the team’s ten runs. The 25-year-old’s performance pushed his 2024 OPS to 1.036 and OPS+ to 182, another impressive showing in his young career.
This is Royce Lewis and this is just what he does 🤷♀️ pic.twitter.com/Hjbh6UkVIG
— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) August 3, 2024
MLB’s Increased Steroid Tests for Royce Lewis
Despite his success, Major League Baseball seems to have lingering suspicions about Lewis. After his standout performance, he was delayed for his postgame press conference. The reason? Yet another steroid test.
Lewis explained to reporters that he’s been subjected to frequent drug tests recently, joking that the only thing they’ll find in his system is ice cream.
Lewis’s recent drug tests have become a regular occurrence, possibly due to his remarkable power-hitting, including seven home runs in just 11 home games this season.
Royce Lewis has played exactly 100 games in a #MNTwins uniform.
Lewis is the Twins' all-time leader in homers (28) and RBIs (78) through 100 career games, and he ranks second to Hall of Famer Tony Oliva in slugging percentage (.578) and OPS (.937).
— Aaron Gleeman (@AaronGleeman) August 2, 2024
The Athletic Reports
In his 101 career MLB games, Lewis has maintained a .301 batting average with a .950 OPS and a 159 OPS+. He has reached 29 home runs faster than any player in Twins history, demonstrating extraordinary power for such a young hitter.
MLB’s Increased Steroid Tests for Royce Lewis
But despite his success, Major League Baseball seems to have lingering doubts about Lewis. Following his explosive performance, he was delayed for his postgame press conference. Why?
Once again, he was selected for a steroid test. Lewis humorously remarked to reporters that the only thing the tests will find in his veins is ice cream.
Lewis’s recent streak of drug tests is possibly linked to his refusal to stop hitting home runs, including seven in just 11 home games this season.
Royce Lewis got bored with always homering in his first game back from the injured list, so this time he waited until the second game and took one of the best pitchers in baseball deep. pic.twitter.com/a80QMq3hLo
— Aaron Gleeman (@AaronGleeman) July 27, 2024
The Athletic Reports
In his 101 MLB games, Royce Lewis has posted a .301 batting average, a .950 OPS, and a 159 OPS+. His rapid ascent to 29 home runs is unmatched in Twins history, showcasing his remarkable power as one of the most promising young hitters in Major League Baseball.
