Yankees and Rays scout Ryan Jeffers amid trade talks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 10:37 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays have both shown interest in catcher Ryan Jeffers of the Minnesota Twins. Yankees scouts attended Jeffers' game upon his return from injury, where he went 1-for-4 with a double. Both teams are reportedly seeking improvements at the catcher position, as their current options rank low in performance metrics. Jeffers was performing strongly before his injury and could be a key half-season rental ahead of the trade deadline.
- •Yankees lead American League Wild Card race entering All-Star break.
- •Jeffers returned from injury and performed well in his first game back.
- •Yankees catchers rank 23rd in WAR and 2nd worst in OPS.
- •Rays catchers rank 20th in WAR and 16th in OPS.
- •Trade deadline approaches as both teams consider Jeffers as a target.
- 10:37 PMYahoo Sports — MLB Rumors: New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays Scouting Same Trade Target
"The New York Yankees will enter the All-Star break leading the American League Wild Card race, still holding a shot […]
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