Yankees favored to trade for Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers before deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 3:28 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The New York Yankees are identified as the leading candidate to acquire catcher Ryan Jeffers from the Minnesota Twins. Reports indicate that the 29-year-old catcher is likely to be dealt before the August 3 trade deadline. Jeffers has a strong.922 OPS this season, providing the Yankees with a potential upgrade at the catcher position. His addition would likely result in Austin Wells taking a backup role. This development follows speculation around Jeffers' availability, with growing indications that he will be traded soon.
- •Ryan Jeffers has a.922 OPS with nine home runs this season.
- •Yankees aim to improve their catching performance ahead of the deadline.
- •Current speculation suggests Jeffers will be traded soon.
- 3:28 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees are 'leading candidate' to trade for .922 OPS Twins catcher who's likely to be dealt
"This trade update for the Yankees on a Twins target is some great news.
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