Joe Mauer is back in the lineup Sunday against the Yankees, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Mauer is back in the lineup Sunday against the Yankees, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Mauer was given the day off Saturday due to a historically bad matchup, but will return to his regular role at first base for the afternoon contest. The veteran has picked it up at the plate in the month of July, posting a .857 OPS on the month.