Joe Mauer (elbow) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, LaVelle E. Neal of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Mauer (elbow) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, LaVelle E. Neal of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis:
Mauer was expected to miss Wednesday's game after being hit on the nerve above his elbow Tuesday, which then experienced some swelling. He is indeed out Wednesday, with Kennys Vargas taking the duties at first base and Josmil Pinto serving as the designated hitter.
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