The Minnesota Twins are facing a tough start to the 2024 season with two key players, infielder Brooks Lee and pitcher Brock Stewart, beginning the year on the injured list. Lee, the eighth overall pick in the 2022 draft, has been sidelined due to a herniated disk in his back, following reports of lower back tightness during spring training. Last season, he posted a respectable .221 batting average, with three home runs and 27 RBIs in just 50 games. Meanwhile, Stewart is recovering from a left hamstring injury and is also coming back from season-ending shoulder surgery.

Adding to the Twins' woes, third baseman Royce Lewis will also miss opening day due to a hamstring strain. After winning the AL Central in 2023, the team struggled last season, finishing in fourth place. The absence of these significant players could impact their early performance in the season.