Twins' Joe Mauer: Out of Thursday's lineup
Mauer is out of the lineup Thursday against the White Sox, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports
Analysis:
With Byung-ho Park also getting a day off, Trevor Plouffe will start at first base while Robbie Grossman serves as DH. Mauer started each of the past 11 games, with his batting average dropping from .285 to .264 during that span.