Ryan Jeffers - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Idle Sunday Jeffers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact Jeffers appears to be receiving a routine breather for Sunday's matinee contest after starting in each of the Twins' previous three games. Victor Caratini is slated to handle catching duties for Minnesota in the series finale with the Reds.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Myers' RBI single in 9th and strong bullpen outing lift Reds past Twins 5-4

Dane Myers had an RBI single in the ninth inning and the Cincinnati Reds scored the game’s final three runs to beat the Minnesota Twins 5-4

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Resting Tuesday Jeffers is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Red Sox.

Impact The final game of the three game set between the Red Sox and Twins is a day game Wednesday, so Jeffers is getting some added rest the night before. Victor Caratini has the start behind the plate and is batting sixth Tuesday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Twins host the Red Sox on home winning streak

The Minnesota Twins, on a five-game home winning streak, host the Boston Red Sox

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Drives in three runs Jeffers went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, two additional RBI, two additional runs scored and a walk in Monday's 13-6 victory over Boston.

Impact Jeffers had a big day at the plate, driving in three runs, highlighted by a 108.2 mph solo homer in the fifth inning. It's been a strong start to the season for the 28-year-old backstop, who is now slashing .317/.440/.512 with two homers, two doubles, 10 runs and 10 RBI through 12 appearances.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Caratini, Jeffers hit 2 of Minnesota's 4 homers in a 13-6 win over Red Sox

Victor Caratini and Ryan Jeffers each homered and drove in three runs and the Minnesota Twins knocked out Boston’s Garrett Crochet in the second inning en route to a 13-6 victory

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Resting Sunday Jeffers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Jeffers will receive a breather for the matinee contest after he started behind the dish in both of the Twins' first two games in Toronto. Victor Caratini will handle catching duties for Minnesota in the series finale.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Trevor Larnach hits 3-run homer in 7-run 3rd inning as Twins beat Blue Jays 7-4

Trevor Larnach hit a three-run home run, Brooks Lee added a solo shot and the Minnesota Twins used a seven-run third inning to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4 for their fifth win in...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Blue Jays play the Twins leading series 1-0

The Toronto Blue Jays lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Smacks three-run homer Friday Jeffers went 3-for-3 with a three-run home run during the Twins' 10-4 loss to the Blue Jays on Friday.

Impact Jeffers gave the Twins an early lead with a three-run homer off Patrick Corbin in the first inning. It was Jeffers' first long shot of the season, and all six of his RBI in 2026 have come over his last three outings. The 28-year-old backstop is looking to return to the kind of form he had during the 2024 regular season, when he recorded career highs in home runs (21) and RBI (64) in 465 plate appearances.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Valenzuela hits 1st MLB homer, Blue Jays set season high for runs in 10-4 victory over Twins

Brandon Valenzuela hit his first MLB home run, Daulton Varsho also connected and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Twins 10-4, ending Minnesota’s winning streak at four games

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Out of lineup for matinee Jeffers is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Tigers.

Impact Jeffers was behind the dish for the past two games, so he'll get a breather in Thursday's matinee. Victor Caratini is catching and batting fifth as the Twins attempt a four-game sweep.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Twins score 6 runs against Valdez in first inning and hold off Tigers 8-6

Byron Buxton had three hits and the Minnesota Twins batted around in a six-run first inning against Framber Valdez before holding off the Detroit Tigers 8-6

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Taj Bradley, Ryan Jeffers help secure Twins win against Tigers Deadspin | Taj Bradley, Ryan Jeffers help secure Twins win against Tigers

APRIL 8 • DEADSPIN.COM

Minnesota's Taj Bradley shines on an off night for Tarik Skubal as Twins beat Tigers 4-2

Taj Bradley outdueled Tarik Skubal and Ryan Jeffers drove in two runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Getting breather Monday Jeffers is not in the lineup for Monday's tilt against the Tigers.

Impact Victor Caratini will be behind the dish in Monday's series opener. Jeffers is off to a slow start offensively this season, going 4-for-24 without an RBI across his first seven contests. He'll get a day to regroup and should be back in the lineup Tuesday.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Thursday Jeffers is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Kansas City.

Impact It's a routine day off for Jeffers, who has now started four of the first six games behind the dish. It will be Victor Caratini doing the catching in Thursday's series finale.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Receiving breather Sunday Jeffers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Baltimore, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jeffers started behind the plate in the first two games of the year and went 1-for-7 with a walk and three strikeouts. He'll get some rest in the series finale while Victor Caratini does the catcher for Bailey Ober on Sunday.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Bradley isn't done learning - and he's ready to put growth into practice BALTIMORE – It’s easy to forget that Taj Bradley just turned 25. Bradley was a fifth-round Draft pick of the Rays back in 2018, the same yea...

MARCH 27 • MLB.COM

Ends spring with a flourish Jeffers went 3-for-3 in the Grapefruit League finale win against Boston. He hit .239 (11-for-46) with a home run this spring. He's set to get the bulk of starts behind the plate pl...

Impact Jeffers split playing time with Christian Vazquez last season as the Twins emphasized keeping their catchers fresh. However, Jeffers is expected to get the majority of starts this season under new manager Derek Shelton with Victor Caratini serving as his backup.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Stop, drop and ... challenge that ball? 'Just an average, everyday strike' FORT MYERS, Fla. -- It’s the old fall down and challenge play. Oldest trick in the book. Or, as Twins right-hander Andrew Morris said, “it’s...

MARCH 3 • MLB.COM

Twins bring back Taylor Rogers to fortify bullpen with 1-year, $2M contract, finalize Caratini deal

The Minnesota Twins have signed left-hander Taylor Rogers to a one-year, $2 million contract to bring the veteran reliever back to his original team and help fortify a revamped bul...

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Twins fans happy after Ryan Jeffers shut down trade rumors with powerful statement It appears he'll stay on the Twins' roster for now.

JANUARY 22 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

2 teams that may try to pry Ryan Jeffers from Twins after Victor Caratini signing Trading Jeffers would be a mistake, but that doesn't mean the Twins won't do it for the right return.

JANUARY 19 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Catcher Victor Caratini and Twins agree to a $14 million, 2-year contract, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that catcher Victor Caratini and the Minnesota Twins have agreed Friday to a $14 million, two-year contract

JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

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Myers' RBI single in 9th and strong bullpen outing lift Reds past Twins 5-4

Twins host the Red Sox on home winning streak

Caratini, Jeffers hit 2 of Minnesota's 4 homers in a 13-6 win over Red Sox

Trevor Larnach hits 3-run homer in 7-run 3rd inning as Twins beat Blue Jays 7-4

Blue Jays play the Twins leading series 1-0

Valenzuela hits 1st MLB homer, Blue Jays set season high for runs in 10-4 victory over Twins

Twins score 6 runs against Valdez in first inning and hold off Tigers 8-6

Minnesota's Taj Bradley shines on an off night for Tarik Skubal as Twins beat Tigers 4-2

Twins bring back Taylor Rogers to fortify bullpen with 1-year, $2M contract, finalize Caratini deal

Catcher Victor Caratini and Twins agree to a $14 million, 2-year contract, AP source says