Nolan Schanuel

Schanuel is back at first base and batting second on Tuesday night after missing just one game recovering from a right knee contusion. The 23-year-old first baseman underwent additional testing over the weekend that didn’t reveal any fractures or structural damage, so he shouldn’t miss any time moving forward.

It’s an encouraging sign that Schanuel hasn’t been put on the injured list yet, but that could still happen prior to first pitch of Sunday’s series finale at Target Field. It’ll be veteran J.D. Davis at first base in his absence. The 23-year-old first baseman is slated to undergo additional testing after fouling a ball off his right knee during Saturday’s showdown. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for the moment.

Schanuel looked to be in a good deal of pain before exiting the contest with assistance. The 23-year-old will undergo further imaging, and his status for the coming week will be determined largely by those results. Either way, it’d be a surprise if Schanuel played Sunday.