Brock Stewart needs shoulder surgery; bad news for Brooks Lee coming?

Brooks Lee might be headed for a stint on the injured list.

Jul 26, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Brooks Lee (72) throws to first during the eighth inning of the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-USA TODAY Sports / Brian Bradshaw Sevald-USA TODAY Sports

Ahead of Friday's critical doubleheader between the Twins and Guardians, Minnesota is getting some bad injury news.

Brock Stewart, who was supposed to be an in-house bullpen upgrade when he returned from biceps tendinitis before the July 30 trade deadline, will undergo season-ending surgery on his shoulder Tuesday. The arthroscopic procedure carries a recovery time of 5-6 months, meaning he's done for the season and will be rehabbing when spring training begins in 2025.

Meanwhile, the Twins have called up right-handed reliever Scott Blewett. The 28-year-old has a 3.66 ERA in 36 appearances at Triple-A St. Paul this season.

It gets worse. Brooks Lee, the Twins' standout rookie infielder, has also hit the IL with biceps tendinitis and starting pitcher Joe Ryan could miss months due to a muscle strain in his right arm.

Byron Buxton back in CF; Kyle Farmer up from St. Paul and playing 2B. Brooks Lee not on the lineup card and is potentially heading to the injured list. #MNTwins pic.twitter.com/DIokNt3whF

— Declan Goff (@DexsTweets) August 9, 2024