Joe Mauer

Twins' Joe Mauer (quads) back in the lineup Thursday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (quads) is back in the lineup for Thursday's road clash with the Detroit Tigers.

What It Means:

Mauer has been dealing with nagging quad injuries for a couple of weeks, and has been out of the lineup since Saturday. He will bat third as the designated hitter in his return on Thursday.

Mauer is slashing .269/.368/.401 through 557 plate appearances this year. his .333 wOBA and .132 ISO are both his best marks since 2013.