Twins’ Mauer Out Opening Day

Dealing with inflammation and pain in his back, Joe Mauer of the Minnesota Twins is most likely out for opening day. In fact, there’s no set timetable for when he’ll be able to step on the field for Minnesota.
The problem area for Mauer is the joint that connects his pelvis with his spine. Even after a second opinion, a lot of mystery surrounds the injury.
Though Mauer had surgery on a kidney during the offseason to remove a blockage, the Twins do not believe that this injury is related to that surgery.
The 25-year-old native of Minnesota is regarded as one of …read more