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Yankees aim to acquire catcher Ryan Jeffers before trade deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 4:44 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Yankees aim to acquire catcher Ryan Jeffers before trade deadline

Summary

The New York Yankees are actively seeking to upgrade their catching position and are viewed as the leading candidate to trade for Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is focused on improving the team's production behind the plate, where current starter Austin Wells is struggling with a.166 batting average. Jeffers, who has posted a.283 average with 9 home runs this season, is considered an ideal target as he is set to become a free agent after this season. The trade deadline is approaching, with the Yankees needing to make a decision soon regarding potential moves for a new catcher.

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By the Numbers

•Yankees focus on trading for catcher Ryan Jeffers.
•Austin Wells has a.166 batting average this season.
•Ryan Jeffers is batting.283 with 9 home runs and a.922 OPS.
•Jeffers is expected to be available as he becomes a free agent.
•The trade deadline is approaching in eight days.

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4:44 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees Considered ‘Leading Candidate’ for Coveted Catcher

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As they look to upgrade their catching situation, the New York Yankees are considered the leading candidate to trade for a coveted catcher.The Yankees currently have Austin Wells as their starting catcher, but he is having a rough year behind the plate, hitting just .166 with 7 home runs, a .546 OPS, and a 54 […] The post Yankees Considered ‘Leading Candidate’ for Coveted Catcher appeared first on HEAVY.
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