Joe Mauer

Joe Mauer returns to Twins' lineup on Thursday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer is batting second on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox.

What It Means:

Mauer got a rest day on Wednesday night, but he's back in the lineup on Thursday. It's not a great stretch of games for the lefty-swinging Mauer as the White Sox have started three straight southpaws against Minnesota. Mauer's starting at first base, so Kennys Vargas will head to the bench.

Our models project Mauer for 8.3 FanDuel points at a $3,200 salary on Thursday.