How Brooks Lee Became the Bat the Twins Needed Him To Be

Minnesota Twins infielder Brooks Lee thought he was well prepared for the 2026 MLB season. Realizing he needed to increase his speed on the basepaths and at shortstop, he worked in the offseason to build speed and muscle to become a more well-rounded player. As a switch-hitter, Lee also worked to improve his contact skills from the left side to become a more balanced hitter. But sometimes the best plans go awry. As the season progressed, Lee’s hitting was still inconsistent, and his play in the field had not improved. But the demotion of another player to Triple-A opened up…