Mauer is not in Friday's lineup against the Rangers, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

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The 33-year-old will get a regular day off after starting six of the club's seven games this month. One of the reasons Mauer is not in the lineup is due to the fact that he is 0-for-12 in his lifetime against Cole Hamels, who is on the mound for Texas on Friday. In his place, Kennys Vargas will get the start at first base.