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Takes seat Monday Jeffers is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact He'll take a seat for the first time in 2022 after starting the Twins' first three games at either catcher or designated hitter. Jeffers' superior defense may give him the upper hand on Gary Sanchez for playing time behind the dish, but the former's high strikeout rate will make it difficult to count on him for fantasy purposes as anything more than No. 2 catcher in most mixed leagues.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Correa's arrival gives Twins whole new look and feel

The Minnesota Twins altered their outlook as much as any team since the end of the lockout

MARCH 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Jeffers' mindset unchanged by Sánchez trade SARASOTA, Fla. -- If you think this has been a whirlwind of a week for the Twins as an outside observer, imagine being 24-year-old catcher...

MARCH 21, 2022 • MLB.COM

Sánchez starts new chapter with Twins, leaving Yanks in past

Gary Sánchez is ready to move on from the New York Yankees

MARCH 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Gains additional competition Jeffers will have added competition at catcher ahead of the 2022 campaign after the Twins acquired Gary Sanchez from the Yankees on Sunday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Impact Jeffers briefly appeared poised to serve as the Twins' top catcher after the team traded Mitch Garver to the Rangers on Saturday, but Sanchez should now be in the mix for playing time as well. Although Sanchez was productive earlier in his career, he's lost out on playing time to Kyle Higashioka in recent seasons. As a result, Nightengale reports that Sanchez will serve as a backup catcher and designated hitter to begin the year, meaning that Jeffers should still have the chance to carve out a significant amount of playing time behind the dish.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yanks get Donaldson from Twins in trade for Sánchez, Urshela

The New York Yankees have acquired former AL MVP Josh Donaldson and shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa and backup catcher Ben Rortvedt from the Minnesota Twins for catcher Gary Sánchez a...

MARCH 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Atop depth chart Jeffers may head into the season as Minnesota's clear top backstop, following Saturday's trade that sent Mitch Garver to Texas.

Impact This move was a big boost for Jeffers' fantasy value, barring any other moves to bring in a catcher. The Twins' only other catchers on the 40-man roster are Ben Rortvedt and Tomas Telis. Jeffers hit .273 in 2020 but regressed in 2021, hitting .199 with a 36.9 K%. Even so, he had nothing but success in the minors and is a great defensive catcher, so the playing time will likely be there.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Twins' Ryan Jeffers joins the Bomba Squad

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Back to No. 2 role Jeffers will start at catcher and bat seventh Wednesday against the Cubs.

Impact Though he'll get the starting nod behind the dish in the series finale in Chicago, Jeffers is expected to see a drop in playing time over the final week and a half of the season after No. 1 backstop Mitch Garver was reinstated from the injured list Tuesday. While Garver was on the shelf, Jeffers slashed .156/.206/.281 with two home runs, seven runs and five RBI over a stretch of 21 games.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Sunday Jeffers is not starting Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact An 0-for-4, three-strikeout performance Saturday lowered Jeffers' average to .233 with two doubles, a home run and four RBI in his last 10 games. Ben Rortvedt is catching and batting ninth Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carries offense in win Jeffers went 3-for-3 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and four RBI during a 6-3 win over Cleveland in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader.

Impact After getting the Twins on the board with a two-run double in the fourth inning, Jeffers capped the scoring on the night with a two-run blast to center field off Trevor Stephan. It was the 24-year-old catcher's first multi-hit performance since Aug. 4, while the multi-RBI effort was his first since July 31. Jeffers has supplied some power this season with 13 homers and 34 RBI through 76 games, but his .202/.275/.408 slash line limits his usefulness to deep fantasy formats.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Triston McKenzie, Indians take 1st game; Twins gain DH split

Triston McKenzie turned in another stellar start for Cleveland

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Riding pine Thursday Jeffers isn't starting Thursday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Jeffers went 1-for-3 with a double, a run and a strikeout Wednesday, but he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Ben Rortvedt will start at catcher and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Rookie Ryan shines as Twins hold Indians to 1 hit in 3-0 win

Joe Ryan carried a perfect game into the seventh inning of his second big league appearance, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Indians 3-0

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Not in Tuesday's lineup Jeffers isn't starting Tuesday against Cleveland.

Impact Jeffers has hit just .083 with a solo home run, a walk and 12 strikeouts across his last eight appearances, and he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Ben Rortvedt will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits Sunday afternoon Jeffers is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

Impact Jeffers went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Saturday and is now hitting a lowly .094 with 16 strikeouts in his last 32 at-bats. Ben Rortvedt is catching and batting eighth Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Tuesday Jeffers is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Jeffers is likely just receiving some routine maintenance after he caught each of the Twins' last six games. No. 2 backstop Ben Rortvedt will get a turn behind the dish while Jeffers rests.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Jeffers (heel) is starting Friday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Jeffers sustained a heel injury against the Red Sox on Thursday, but he'll start behind the plate and bat sixth Friday. As long as his injury doesn't linger, the 24-year-old will take over as the team's primary catcher while Mitch Garver (back) is on the 10-day injured list.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

May be headed for extended absence Jeffers suffered a heel injury during Thursday's game against the Red Sox, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Jeffers was reportedly unable to swing a bat or run toward the end of Thursday's game. After the contest, manager Rocco Baldelli didn't rule out the possibility of a stint on the injured list for Jeffers. More clarity on the situation should emerge in the coming days, though the Twins could be in a precarious position behind the plate as Mitch Garver is battling back tightness.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sale and Dalbec lead Red Sox to 12-2 rout of Twins

Red Sox ace Chris Sale joined Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax as the only pitchers on record with three immaculate innings, Bobby Dalbec homered twice and Boston beat the Minnesota Twin...

AUGUST 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Heads to bench Jeffers is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Though he'll be on the bench for the series opener while Mitch Garver checks in behind the dish, Jeffers may have turned the Twins' catching situation into more of a timeshare. Jeffers caught in three of the Twins' previous four games and has posted an .816 OPS over 22 contests since the All-Star break.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Another walk-off for Polanco; Twins beat Indians 8-7 in 11

Jorge Polanco drove in the game-ending run for the third time in four games, lining a bases-loaded single in the 11th inning to give the Minnesota Twins an 8-7 win over the Clevela...

AUGUST 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Polanco's 10th-inning double lifts Twins past Indians, 5-4

Jorge Polanco doubled with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning to score Max Kepler and give the Minnesota Twins a 5-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians

AUGUST 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Homers in win Jeffers went 1-for-1 with a solo homer in Saturday's 12-0 win over the Rays.

Impact Jeffers entered as a defensive substitute to relieve Mitch Garver in the top of the eighth and stayed in to deliver a solo home run in the bottom of the eighth off position player Jordan Luplow. In limited opportunities in the month of August, the Twins' backup catcher has hit .294, well above his season average of .214.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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