Joe Mauer (oblique) took short toss in the batting cages again Tuesday, and will continue to do so this week as he works toward a rehab assignment, MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger reports.
Mauer (oblique) took short toss in the batting cages again Tuesday, and will continue to do so this week as he works toward a rehab assignment, MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger reports.
Analysis:
It's been a long road back for Mauer, and he has slowly been progressing with his hitting, as he started hitting off a tee a week ago and has now been hitting short toss for a few days. The Twins have no reason to rush his return to the field, but a mid-August return seems possible. We will have a better idea when he will be able to help fantasy owners again once a rehab assignment is announced.