Joe Mauer

Joe Mauer back in the leadoff spot for Minnesota on Tuesday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer is in the lineup, batting first versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.

What It Means:

Mauer sat out on Sunday versus a southpaw but returns back to his usual leadoff spot and first base job with righty Jameson Taillon on the hill for the Pirates. Ehire Adrianza heads to the bench to make room for Mauer on Tuesday.

Our models project Mauer for 9.4 FanDuel points on Tuesday.