Joe Mauer (oblique) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Tuesday at Low-A Cedar Rapids, according to Twins Director of Baseball Communications Dustin Morse.
Mauer (oblique) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Tuesday at Low-A Cedar Rapids, according to Twins Director of Baseball Communications Dustin Morse.
Analysis:
The Twins will send Ricky Nolasco to Cedar Rapids with Mauer, and it's unclear how long the struggling first baseman will need before he rejoins the Twins. It's possible that he'll progress to a higher level affiliate for a few games before he's activated.