Mauer (neck) took batting practice and fielded grounders at Target Field on Monday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

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Manager Paul Molitor said everything went off without a hitch, leaving the skipper optimistic that Mauer could return from the 10-day disabled list when the Twins begin their 10-game homestand Thursday. Mauer will still need to get through the next two days of workouts setback-free, but all signs are currently pointing towards a return later in the week.