Joe Mauer is not in the lineup Friday against the Astros, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Mauer is not in the lineup Friday against the Astros, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Analysis:
Mauer has been in the lineup every day since August 3, so it's likely just a regular day of rest for the first baseman. Trevor Plouffe will take over at first in his stead, while Eduardo Nunez draws the start at third base.
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