The Minnesota Twins' lineup is taking a significant hit, as infielder Royce Lewis and right-hander Cody Laweryson are both headed to the injured list. Manager Derek Shelton confirmed the news following Friday's 10-4 loss in Toronto.

Lewis, the dynamic former first overall pick, is bound for the 10-day IL with a sprained left knee. The injury occurred on a swing during Thursday's win over Detroit. While he finished that game, he was held out Friday, a concerning development for a player whose young career has been marred by significant knee injuries, including two ACL tears.

On the pitching side, reliever Cody Laweryson will land on the 15-day IL due to a right forearm strain. The Twins plan to announce corresponding roster moves before Saturday's game against the Blue Jays as they look to patch the holes in their roster.

For Lewis, this is another frustrating setback. He's shown flashes of his elite potential this season and is a key part of the Twins' core. The team and its fans will be holding their breath, hoping this knee issue is minor and doesn't sideline their star for long. Meanwhile, the bullpen will need to adjust without Laweryson, who had appeared in five games this year.