Manager Ron Gardenhire intends for Mauer (elbow) to play in all four games of the Twins' final series against the Tigers, which starts Thursday, the Associated Press reports. Gardenhire is operating under the desire to play spoiler as the Tigers are fighting for a Central Division title. After getting an anticipated day off Wednesday, the hope is that the swelling in Mauer's elbow has died down enough for him to slot in at first base or as the designated hitter, so it's not yet time to cut ties with him in fantasy leagues.