Twins catcher Joe Mauer could miss weeks with a heel injury. Minnesota manager Ron Gardenhire told 1500 ESPN Radio in Minneapolis that Mauer's injury could be a lengthy one. He missed both weekend games against the Indians. "Joe is really sore," Gardenhire said before Sunday's game. "We're going to rest him until it is right ... We don't want to risk things. If I play him, it will never heal. I have to protect Joe. He said it really hurt just to put his cleats on." Mauer hurt the heel Friday night when he awkwardly stepped on first base as he lunged to beat out an infield single.