Mauer is batting second and occupying first base Thursday against the White Sox, Chad Graff of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mauer will work against southpaw Jose Quintana after getting a break Wednesday against another left-hander in David Holmberg. Mauer caries a reflective line of his skills this year, batting .276/.348/.391 with only four home runs in 250 plate appearances.