Padres trade for Ryan Jeffers from Twins to enhance offense
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 3:27 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The San Diego Padres are acquiring catcher Ryan Jeffers from the Minnesota Twins, according to a mock trade. Jeffers has been on the 10-day injured list but is expected to return in July after batting.295 with seven home runs this season. The Padres, who have struggled offensively, hope Jeffers can provide a significant boost. Meanwhile, the Twins may be looking to rebuild as they sit seven games out of the playoff race. This trade could signal a shift for both teams as the July trade deadline approaches.
- •Padres rank last in MLB with 235 runs scored this season.
- •Jeffers has been productive with a.949 OPS in 37 games prior to injury.
- •Twins sit at 29-35, struggling to remain in playoff contention.
- •Trade could facilitate prospects' path to majors for the Twins.
- 3:27 PMYahoo Sports — Padres Acquire Ryan Jeffers From The Twins, Raising His Fantasy Ceiling In MLB Mock Trade
"In this MLB mock trade, the San Diego Padres trade for Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers to help fix their perplexingly bad offense.
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