Yankees consider Ryan Jeffers as potential replacement for Austin Wells
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 4:26 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
The New York Yankees are evaluating potential free-agent targets for the upcoming offseason, focusing on catcher Ryan Jeffers. The MLB regular season is over, and the postseason is underway, but the Yankees are reportedly interested in Jeffers, should Austin Wells underperform. Wells had a challenging season, batting just.186 with 14 home runs. In contrast, Jeffers played 92 games, posting a.256 average and an OPS+ of 127. As Jeffers approaches free agency, he expressed interest in exploring market options but is open to a reunion with the Minnesota Twins. The Yankees did not pursue a catcher at the trade deadline, making this offseason critical for their catching position.
- •Yankees explore catcher options as postseason continues
- •Austin Wells struggled with a.186 batting average this season
- •Ryan Jeffers had a strong season with the Twins, batting.256
- •Jeffers open to free agency after successful offensive year
- •Yankees did not trade for a catcher at the deadline
- 4:26 AMYahoo Sports — New York Yankees Receive Mixed Signals on Potential Austin Wells Replacement
"The MLB regular season is officially over, and the New York Yankees are lucky enough to be thinking about a deep run in the postseason. However, throughout the postseason, buzz will start to grow around free-agent targets ahead of the next season, and one potential option is catcher Ryan Jeffers, whom the Yankees were closely […] The post New York Yankees Receive Mixed Signals on Potential Austin Wells Replacement appeared first on HEAVY.
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