Yankees target Ryan Jeffers ahead of trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The New York Yankees are reportedly interested in trading for catcher Ryan Jeffers from the Minnesota Twins as the MLB trade deadline approaches. Jeffers, currently on the injured list with a hamate bone fracture, has a.295 batting average this season in 37 games. The Yankees face a pressing need at catcher due to injuries, with Austin Wells struggling at the plate. The Yankees entered Sunday with a record of 46-29 and aim to bolster their roster before the postseason push.
- •Yankees eye Ryan Jeffers from Twins as trade target.
- •Jeffers has a.295 batting average in 37 games this season.
- •Yankees enter Sunday with a 46-29 record.
- •Austin Wells is currently on the injured list.
- •Yankees aim to address catcher position by trade deadline.
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"The Boston Red Sox are not playing at the level many fans expected coming into the season, but one of their rivals is looking like a World Series contender.
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