Mauer headed to the DL

[Another Blown Save]

Mauer’s likely headed to the DL
Sunday, May 6th, 2007

Joe Mauer had an MRI of his left leg this morning that confirmed a strained left quad. There’s a lump in his leg, plus a little bleeding. So the Twins likely will place Mauer on the DL after the game and call Chris Heintz up from Class AAA Rochester.

It’s another blow to a Twins team that been taking a lot of shots lately. But this one, of course, is huge because Mauer is a .353 hitter who plays a vital position on the field. With the other injuries and a slumping Justin Morneau, the Twins are a few sandwiches short of a picnic.

Mike Redmond will handle most of the catching duties. If something happens to him, Luis Rodriguez will put on the gear and make things really interesting.

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[jswede]

Mike Redmond, huh.... I need a C for the next few weeks as Piazza is out. I grabbed Bengie Molina off the wire. Anyone with a thought on Redmond vs Bengie as a 2 week replacement?

[sideofzen]

Bengie. He is hot right now. Ride it out.

[BlueBandit24]

[Treebeard's Nuts]

Well this stinks. urg

[UGADawgGuy]

Craptastic. Any idea how long Mauer's out, with this type of injury? A week? Two? More?

[zig zag daddy]

picked up doumit just before the injury. That catcher eligibility is awesome. I just hope he can stay hot.