Joe Mauer

Twins taking on Baltimore Tuesday afternoon without Joe Mauer

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer is getting the day off Wednesday versus the Baltimore Orioles.

What It Means:

Kennys Vargas will man first base and hit fifth for Wednesday's afternoon matchup with right-hander Chris Tillman and the Orioles.

Mauer struck out twice on his way to an 0-for-4 showing on Tuesday, leaving him with a .266/.338/.367 slash in 38 games (154 plate appearances) this season. He has just two homers and 16 RBI's.

Source: Rotoworld