Grossman is not in the lineup Friday for the second day in a row.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Paul Molitor wanted to give Joe Mauer a lighter load Thursday and Mitch Garver a start Friday, and both were slotted in as the designated hitter at Grossman's expense. Grossman is 9-for-24 (.375) since returning from the disabled list, so it seems likely he will be back in action Saturday following his two-day break.

Grossman is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

Grossman will occupy a spot on the bench following a pair of starts, including an 0-for-4 day at the plate during Wednesday's victory. In his place, Joe Mauer gets a night off from the field and will handle the DH duties while Kennys Vargas mans first.

Grossman is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Grossman will head to the bench after starting each of the past five games after returning from the disabled list on Sept. 5. The 27-year-old has gone 6-for-14 with two homers and four RBI over that stretch, but will give way to Joe Mauer at the DH spot Sunday, while Kennys Vargas draws the start at first.

Grossman went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, a walk and two runs scored in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Grossman broke a scoreless tie in the fifth inning with his ninth home run of the year. The switch-hitting outfielder has started at DH in three consecutive games since coming off the disabled list and has two home runs over that span.

Grossman (thumb) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Grossman is back with the Twins after successfully completing a pair of minor-league rehab games with Triple-A Rochester. Now that he's healthy, Grossman should resume his role as Minnesota's primary DH, though they could choose to ease him back into things with an expanded roster.

Grossman (thumb) will begin a two-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The plan is for him to join Minnesota in Tampa Bay on Tuesday. According to Berardino, the switch-hitting Grossman can only hit from the left side of the plate at this stage in his rehab, and he is unable to throw. Of course, as primarily a DH, he will not be asked to throw when he returns to the majors.

Grossman was able to take cuts from both sides of the plate Thursday, but is still feeling soreness in his left thumb, Mike Berardino of the Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Grossman has been on the disabled list for two weeks now after suffering a fractured thumb against Cleveland. It appears as though the Twins may choose to reinstate him before he's able to throw, which will mean all of his starts will come out of the DH spot until he's effective from the outfield. At this point, Grossman will transition to live hitting soon, and could return to the big-league club by the second weekend in September.

Grossman (thumb) was placed on the disabled list Thursday and is expected to be sidelined for three weeks, Phil Miller of the Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Twins have yet to announce a corresponding move, but there are a number of viable outfielders in the system from which to choose. Manager Paul Molitor laid out a three-week timetable for Grossman, adding that throwing will be the biggest challenge he faces en route to a return. Still, a three-week timetable will allow Grossman to get back on the field for the better part of September.

Grossman was diagnosed with a fractured left thumb Thursday, Mike Berardino of The Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The timing of Grossman's injury is particularly unfortunate with just a month and a half left in the season. He suffered the injury during Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Indians and was replaced in right field by Max Kepler. The Twins have yet to make a move to place Grossman on the disabled list, but that will likely change before they open their series against the Diamondbacks on Friday.

Grossman was removed from Thursday's game against the Indians due to a left thumb injury, Mike Berardino of The Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Max Kepler entered the game in place of Grossman early in Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader after Grossman did not come up to take his scheduled at-bat. He's reportedly dealing with a left thumb issue, but the extent has yet to be released. If Grossman's injury causes him to miss additional time, the Twins could slide Miguel Sano or Joe Mauer to the DH spot for the time being.