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Joe Mauer isn't in the lineup Sunday against the Royals, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Mauer isn't in the lineup Sunday against the Royals, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Mauer doesn't receive many days off, but he'll get one Sunday along with many of the other Twins regulars following the team's elimination from playoff contention. Kennys Vargas will receive the start at first base in Mauer's place, batting fifth.

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