Mauer is out of the lineup Sunday against the Astros, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mauer returned Saturday from a back injury that had previously relegated him to the disabled list, producing one hit and striking out three times in five at-bats. It's expected that Mauer will resume his usual full-time duties at first base during the upcoming week, but he'll be rested for the Sunday matinee with Kennys Vargas (foot) entering the lineup.

Mauer (back) was reinstated from the DL on Saturday, and will return to the lineup against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Mauer took batting practice with the team prior to Friday's series opener, and was able to come back to the team the day he was eligible to return. The 34-year-old is ready to add to his solid 2017 campaign after missing just six contests, as he's hit .286/.360/.402 with five home runs and 34 RBI this season.

Mauer (back) will take batting practice Friday, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Friday's BP session will mark Mauer's first since he landed on the DL. Manager Paul Molitor suggested Mauer will bypass a rehab assignment and return when first eligible Saturday if all goes well. Kennys Vargas has been seeing most of the work at first base in Mauer's absence.

Mauer (back) was placed on the 10-day DL on Friday, LaVelle E. Neal of the Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mauer had been dealing with back spasms during the past couple of days and the issue is serious enough that the team decided to place him on the disabled list. Since he will be placed on the DL retroactive to Wednesday, he could wind up only missing one game following the All-Star break, before becoming eligible to return on June 15. In his place, the team could choose to call up Kennys Vargas to get time at first, or give Miguel Sano most of the work there while Eduardo Escobar takes over at the hot corner.

Manager Paul Molitor said that Mauer (back) was unavailable off the bench Thursday but added that the team is not yet ready to place him on the disabled list, Chad Graff of The Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran has sat out each of the last two games due to a back issue, but the Twins will wait a bit longer to see if Mauer will need a stint on the disabled list. If Mauer's back does not improve by the weekend and he does go on the disabled list, the club can backdate him up to three days. Miguel Sano got the start at first in Mauer's place Thursday, but Chris Gimenez and Max Kepler are also emergency options at that spot if Mauer remains out.

Mauer (back) remains out of the lineup Thursday against the Orioles, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This marks the second consecutive day Mauer will miss due to a out of back spasms. No word on the severity of the ailment has been disclosed, although it wouldn't be too surprising to see the Twins play things safely given how close the All Star break is. To fill in for his absence, Miguel Sano will slide over and play first base while Eduardo Escobar mans the hot corner.

Mauer is being listed as day-to-day with back spasms, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

This explains why Mauer wasn't available for Wednesday's game against the Angels. He's hoping it won't keep him sidelined too long, but the Twins could play it safe with the veteran with the All-Star break approaching.

Mauer is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Angels, Zone Coverage's Brandon Warne reports.

EDGE Analysis

Following a couple solid games at the plate during the first two games of this series (3-for-8 with one home run and 3 RBI), Mauer will receive a standard day of rest for Wednesday's series finale. In his place, Miguel Sano is sliding over to cover first while Eduardo Escobar mans third.

Mauer went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs scored during Monday's win over the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

The 34-year-old veteran is having a bit of a rebound campaign in 2017 with a .287/.360/.404 slash line, five homers, 33 RBI and 37 runs. His .764 OPS is also his highest mark since posting an .880 in 2013. Still, Mauer's lack of power limits his fantasy upside, and he projects to remain a low-end asset in the majority of settings.

Mauer is not in the lineup for Monday's series opener against the Red Sox, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The lefty is 8-for-38 in his career against Boston starter Chris Sale, so manager Paul Molitor will defer to Kennys Vargas at first base. Mauer is currently riding a five-game hitting streak and hit .444 with three walks last week.