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The Minnesota Twins finished their 2026 schedule with several contract decisions ahead. Ryan Jeffers, A.J. Minter and Taylor Rogers have deals that expire after this year.

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Ryan Jeffers Open To Staying With Twins, Plans To Test Free Agency

Catcher Ryan Jeffers has been with the Twins since they took him in the second round of the 2018 draft, but his time with the organization may be nearing an end.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 22

Ryan Jeffers Second Half Decline Might Make Twins Think Twice About Qualifying Offer

The American League has been a bit of a dumpster fire this season, which is why many teams hovering around the .500 line at the trade deadline were in the running for the final wild card spot, one of which was the Minnesota Twins.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 17

Twins’ Trade Deadline Decision Could Come Back to Haunt Them

The Twins' season is virtually over with 10 games left to play. They still remain in the conversation for one of the American League's wild card spots but would have to jump a number of teams to qualify for postseason baseball.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 9

Reds Linked to One of the Top Catchers Set to Hit Free Agency This Offseason

While the 2026 season is not quite over, it's never too early to start thinking about the offseason. The Cincinnati Reds have lots of needs to fill heading into the 2027 season and one of those needs will be a catcher.

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Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The Sports / September 8

Ryan Jeffers lived a game of inches in Twins' loss to Tigers

It doesn’t matter now, but Ryan Jeffers, during the Twins’ 5-4 loss to the Tigers on Monday, had two perfect examples of why sports are often decided by inches.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 6

Ryan Jeffers’ Power Surge Could Be Exactly What Twins Need

Ryan Jeffers had been cold. His power had been down since coming back from Hamate Bone surgery. He needed a big week to wake up his bat, given how essential it is to the Twins' lineup, especially with Byron Buxton on the IL.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 5

Ryan Jeffers' 3-run blast helps Twins sink White Sox

Ryan Jeffers belted a three-run homer, and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 6-4 win over the host Chicago White Sox on Saturday night. Kaelen Culpepper went 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI for Minnesota (68-74), which evened the three-game series at one win apiece with the rubber match set for Sunday.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 1

Ryan Jeffers Keeps Showing Up When the Twins Need Him Most

Ryan Jeffers was ready. After fouling off the previous pitch, a 96.5mph fastball down and tight from Jackson Jobe, his next swing showed that he was prepared.

Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / August 31

Ryan Jeffers homers twice as Twins trounce Tigers

Ryan Jeffers connected for two of the Twins' four home runs in Minnesota's 11-1 win against the Detroit Tigers on Monday in Minneapolis. Jeffers went 2-for-3 with four RBIs, and Taj Bradley (10-6) struck out nine while allowing one run in seven innings as the Twins won their second game in a row.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 18

Josh Bell's 1st-inning homer enough for Twins to beat Braves

Josh Bell went 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins pulled away for a 4-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 26

Twins roll up big lead, hold on to beat Athletics

Ryan Jeffers went 3-for-5 with three RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins held on for an 11-8 win over the Athletics on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis. Ryan Kreidler finished 3-for-4 with three doubles and an RBI for Minnesota, which won the rubber match of the three-game series.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 19

Yankees and Rays could battle for Twins talent at trade deadline

Ahead of the MLB trade deadline, one team that has several popular names across the league is the Minnesota Twins.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / July 18

Twins focusing on results, not trade deadline amidst success vs. Cubs

Ryan Jeffers knows he cannot control the trade rumors swirling around him. Jeffers also knows he can control his approach at the plate. Lately, the sound of his bat smacking against the ball has seemed at least as loud as any trade speculation.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 17

Ryan Jeffers' homer propels Twins past Cubs

Ryan Jeffers belted a go-ahead three-run home run in the fourth inning and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 5-2 win over the host Chicago Cubs on Friday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 10

Twins announce themselves as buyers with acquisition of Tommy Nance

In a year where the American League playoff picture is wide open, several teams under .500 feel the need to become buyers at the MLB trade deadline. That began Friday with the Minnesota Twins becoming the first to make a move despite currently being under .500 and out of a playoff spot.

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MLB News / Just Baseball / July 10

Ryan Jeffers Is the Perfect Trade Target for the Yankees

The New York Yankees began 2026 as one of the most explosive offensive groups in baseball. They have since dealt with lengthy injuries to both Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge that have limited their offensive output.

Minnesota Twins News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Twins Receive Ryan Jeffers News Ahead of Trade Deadline

The Minnesota Twins received encouraging injury news Friday as catcher Ryan Jeffers began a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul, marking another step toward his return from a fractured left hamate bone.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 21

Yankees Making 'No Secret' of Wanting Ryan Jeffers

The New York Yankees may have identified their top target ahead of the August 3 trade deadline. In a recent article for USA Today, MLB insider Bob Nightengale mentioned that the Yankees are "making it no secret" that they want to trade for Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 15

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MLB News / Yardbarker / May 22

Yankees could target an injured star before the trade deadline

The New York Yankees are showing signs of life again after a couple of tough weeks. Aaron Boone's team got off to a strong start to the campaign, and they're still sitting atop a solid 30-21 record and second place in the AL East.

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Yankees should keep eye on Ryan Jeffers as trade season approaches

Yankees should keep eye on Twins' Ryan Jeffers as trade season approaches

The MLB trade deadline isn’t until 6:00 p.m. ET on Aug. 3; however, it’s never too early to start shopping around. One such name that is bound to come up is catcher Ryan Jeffers.

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