23 Mitch Garver C

Garver (head) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Garver exited Wednesday's game after taking a foul ball off his mask, and will be out of the lineup for the third straight game. The 27-year-old should still be considered day-to-day as Willians Astudillo grabs another start behind the plate for the Twins.

Garver (head) was removed from Wednesday's game against the Yankees for precautionary reasons, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Garver exited the game after two innings after taking a foul ball off his mask. Initial tests determined the backstop didn't suffer a concussion, though the team may want to play it safe and send him for additional tests before clearing him to return. Willians Astudillo replaced him behind the dish.

Garver is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Yankees, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Garver will take a seat in favor of Willians Astudillo for the second time in three games. Astudillo could get a fair amount of looks down the stretch, though Garver has started 10 of the last 15 games and his spot doesn't appear to be in immediate danger, especially since the Twins are giving Astudillo some of his at-bats as a designated hitter.

Garver is not starting Tuesday against Houston.

With three catchers on the roster for September, Garver's role could be somewhat reduced. Chris Gimenez will get the call behind the plate Tuesday.

Garver went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two runs scored and four RBI in Friday's 10-7 win over the Rangers.

It's his first multi-hit performance since July 30, but Garver still finishes up August hitting a respectable .261 (18-for-69) with two homers and 14 RBI in 20 games. The 27-year-old should see the bulk of the action behind the plate for the Twins in September as he looks to improve on his .267/.337/.422 slash line.