FORT MYERS, FLA. — The Twins are still awaiting the results of Joe Mauer’s magnetic resonance arthrogram, though he did have the lower-back exam on Tuesday afternoon, speeding up the timetable, the team said today.

Twins physician, Dr. John Steubs, hoped to have the results this morning. He plans to consult with other doctors, with Mauer and club officials before the team comments.

Mauer has arrived at Twins camp today, though he is withholding comment until he has more information.

La Velle is in Fort Lauderdale, covering today’s game, and we will post Mauer updates on one of our blogs as soon as we get them.

Update: La Velle has the update on his blog. Manager Ron Gardenhire said Mauer has an inflamed right sacroiliac joint, which connects the spine to the pelvis.

The plan, Gardenhire said, is to have Mauer take stronger medication — presumably anti-inflammatories — and refrain from physical activity before being re-evaluated in a few days.

Mauer has yet to comment to reporters here in Fort Myers, with the team saying it would like more time to gather information and make a plan. We’ll pass more information along when we get it.

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