Yankees pursue trade for Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 3:32 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
The New York Yankees are reportedly targeting Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers as the MLB trade deadline approaches. The Yankees have struggled to find consistent production at catcher, with their current catchers hitting.172 through 89 games. Jeffers, recovering from a hamate injury, is seen as a top option on the market, although the Twins may hesitate to trade him due to their competitive position in the AL Central. Other teams, including the Tampa Bay Rays, are also interested in acquiring catching help.
- •Yankees rank among the worst in MLB at catcher production.
- •Jeffers is on a rehab assignment after an injury.
- •Twins are near the top of the AL Central and may resist trade.
- •Rays are also reported to have interest in catchers.
- 3:32 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees Can Trade for Ryan Jeffers, but Only if This One Thing Happens
"It's all but guaranteed that the New York Yankees are going to go out and make the necessary moves at the Major League Baseball trade deadline to improve on both sides of the baseball. As things currently stand, the Yankees need help all over, though fixing some issues at the catcher position continues to be at the top of that priority list.
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