Joe Mauer: Out of the Lineup Thursday

Mauer is out of the lineup Thursday against the Royals, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Analysis:

This looks like nothing more than a routine day off for Mauer, who has started 16 straight games since coming off the DL earlier this month. Chris Parmelee will man first base in his absence, with Kurt Suzuki moving up to the No. 3 spot in the batting order. Mauer is batting .288/.391/.475 with two homers since his return.