Joe Mauer

Joe Mauer not in Minnesota's Wednesday lineup

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers.

What It Means:

Tyler Austin is moving from designated hitter to first base, sending Mauer to the bench.

Mauer is averaging 8.3 FanDuel points per game and our models project him to hit .281 in 36 remaining plate appearances this year.