Joe Mauer is out of the lineup Wednesday against Reds.
Mauer is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Reds.
Analysis:
Mauer has caught a bit of a hot streak at the plate recently, collecting a hit in his last five games and in nine of his last 10 games to raise his average from .254 to .263. He'll receive a day off Wednesday, however, with Kennys Vargas receiving the start and batting fifth in his place.
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