In a stunning and unexpected announcement this morning, Major League Baseball has indefinitely suspended Minnesota Twins shortstop Royce Lewis after he allegedly tested positive for a mysterious and unnamed substance, according to sources close to the league.The statement, released just hours before the Twins were set to take the field against the Chicago White Sox, sent shockwaves across the baseball world.
“We are aware of the situation involving Royce Lewis and are cooperating fully with Major League Baseball’s investigation,” the Twins said in a brief press release. “At this time, we have no further comment.”
While the league has not officially disclosed the substance, insiders say the results came back “inconclusive but concerning” — with early speculation ranging from performance enhancers to what one anonymous executive cryptically called “a medical anomaly never before seen in league testing.”
Fans are baffled, and social media has erupted in a firestorm of rumors, memes, and outrage.
“This can’t be true. Royce has always been a clean player and role model,” said longtime Twins fan Linda Feldman. “There has to be a mistake.”
Royce Lewis, 26, had been enjoying a breakout season, batting .312 with 23 home runs and 71 RBIs, despite battling multiple injuries throughout the season. His sudden disappearance from the lineup now leaves a massive hole in the Twins’ infield and postseason hopes.
MLB has not announced a timeline for the conclusion of its investigation, but sources say Lewis will not be allowed to participate in team activities until further notice.
Meanwhile, conspiracy theories have begun to swirl — some fans claiming sabotage, others blaming a “tainted supplement,” and one viral TikTok alleging he’s part of a government experiment to create the world’s first bionic baseball player.
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