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The Minnesota Twins say an MRI on Joe Mauer's
sore left knee shows only tissue inflammation and no structural
damage.


      Manager Ron Gardenhire says Mauer may need a cortisone shot to
help with the pain, but only expects him to be out for a few more
days. If he does take a shot, Gardenhire said the reigning AL MVP
will miss four or five games tops.


      It's a big relief for the Twins, who have been without slugger
Justin Morneau for more than two months because of a concussion.


      Mauer is hitting .331 and is a big reason for the team's surge
to the top of the standings. He is batting .383 since the All-Star
break.


      The Twins entered Tuesday night's game against Cleveland with a
magic number of two to clinch the AL Central title.
      

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The Minnesota Twins say an MRI on Joe Mauer's
sore left knee shows only tissue inflammation and no structural
damage.


MRI on Mauer's knee shows minor inflammation

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