Joe Mauer (oblique) is expected to rehab at Low-A Cedar Rapids through this weekend before rejoining the Twins for next week's series at Houston, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Mauer (oblique) is expected to rehab at Low-A Cedar Rapids through this weekend before rejoining the Twins for next week's series at Houston, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Analysis:

It's unclear whether Mauer will return for the series opener Monday, but the three-game set should include an appearance from the first baseman at some point. In the meantime, he'll commence his rehab assignment Tuesday at Cedar Rapids, with the potential for another stop along his road to recovery.