FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) -Joe Mauer is back in the batter’s box and crouching behind the plate, moving a step closer to returning from the lower-back inflammation that landed him on the disabled list.
Mauer took batting practice Wednesday at Minnesota’s spring training facility in Florida, and hit a home run in his first BP action since last September. He also caught Scott Baker’s bullpen session, though he said there still isn’t a timetable for his return to the Twins.
Mauer has yet to resume running, the activity that caused him discomfort all spring. The All-Star catcher will continue with the same routine this week, practicing with the Class A Fort Myers Miracle.
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