Yankees targeting Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers in trade deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 2:03 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the New York Yankees are projected to acquire Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers, according to Bleacher Report's Zachary Rymer. Jeffers, 29, is having a strong season, batting.295 with seven home runs and 26 RBIs. He is viewed as a good fit for the Yankees as a right-handed option to complement Austin Wells. The Yankees may offer a young prospect, likely Ben Hess, as part of the deal. Jeffers is currently in the midst of the best season of his career, making him an attractive target for New York.
- •Ryan Jeffers projected to join Yankees from Twins before the deadline.
- •Jeffers has a.295 batting average with seven home runs this season.
- •New York likely to offer prospect Ben Hess in exchange.
- •Yankees currently at 47-31, looking to bolster their roster.
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees Projected To Nab $6.7 Million Twins Catcher In Deadline Swap
"The New York Yankees could use another big bat behind the plate.
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