Mauer is not in the lineup against the Rays on Wednesday, LaVelle E. Neal of the Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

With manager Paul Molitor removing all left-handed hitters from the lineup against righty Blake Snell, Mauer will retreat to the bench for the first time since Aug. 24. Since that date, the 34-year-old is hitting .435/.480/.630 with eight extra-base hits and five RBI. Kennys Vargas gets the nod at first base in his place.