Yankees eye Ryan Jeffers as trade deadline target amid struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 8:36 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
The New York Yankees, currently leading the American League with a +88 run differential, aim to address their catcher position as Aaron Judge remains sidelined. Austin Wells' performance has been a concern, hitting just.158. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic identifies Minnesota Twins' Ryan Jeffers as the Yankees' most likely target. Jeffers has been consistently mentioned in trade discussions as New York seeks a right-handed hitting catcher to bolster their lineup.
- •Yankees lead AL with +88 run differential amid recent struggles.
- •Austin Wells is hitting.158, motivating the search for a catcher.
- •Ryan Jeffers of the Twins is a primary target for the Yankees.
- •Jeffers has been linked to the Yankees over recent weeks.
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