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Twins get Max Kepler, Kyle Garlick back; Ryan Jeffers sent to St. Paul The Twins made a slew of roster moves on Friday, bringing in reinforcements ahead of a weekend series with the American League Central-leadi...

APRIL 30, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Sent to minors Jeffers was optioned to the alternate training site Friday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 23-year-old split work behind the plate with Mitch Garver to open the season, but Garver started three of the past four contests and is now locked into the starting role. Jeffers provides better defense but struggled offensively, going 5-for-34 with one double, one RBI, three runs and a 3:18 K:BB in 11 appearances before the demotion. Willians Astudillo will now operate as the secondary backstop for the Twins.

APRIL 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting for second straight day Jeffers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Cleveland.

Impact The Twins have turned the catcher position into a timeshare of late, with both Jeffers and Mitch Garver having now received four starts apiece in the Twins' last eight contests. Jeffers is sitting on a lowly .392 OPS for the season, while Garver's .517 mark isn't dramatically better. Manager Rocco Baldelli may simply be waiting for one of the two backstops to get hot at the plate before settling on a primary option.

APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits in favor of Garver Jeffers is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Jeffers will take a seat after starting four of the last six games behind the plate. While his heavier workload of late would suggest that he's leapfrogged Mitch Garver on the depth chart, Jeffers is far from locked in as the No. 1 option due to his abysmal start to the season as a hitter. Jeffers' .393 OPS places ahead of only four other catchers (Danny Jansen, Luis Campusano, Martin Maldonado and Elias Diaz) with at least 30 plate appearances in 2021.

APRIL 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could be new No. 1 catcher Jeffers will start at catcher and bat ninth Monday against Cleveland, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Set to make his fourth start in six games, Jeffers appears to have at least temporarily supplanted Mitch Garver as Minnesota's top catcher. Jeffers isn't a dramatic upgrade over Garver from a defensive standpoint, so he'll likely need to show some improvement at the plate to ensure he remains atop the depth chart on a long-term basis. Jeffers enters Monday's contest with a .442 OPS and 48.5 percent strikeout rate in 33 plate appearances on the season.

APRIL 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Sunday Jeffers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Jeffers will head to the bench in favor of Mitch Garver after making three of the last four starts at catcher. While Jeffers hasn't necessarily leapfrogged Garver on the depth chart at this point, the two appear to have settled into more of a timeshare behind the dish after Garver entered the season as the No. 1 option. Neither player has been able to get much going at the plate, with Jeffers posting a .442 OPS (in 33 plate appearances) and Garver providing a .594 OPS (49 plate appearances).

APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

With Ryan Jeffers, Mitch Garver splitting time, Twins covered behind the plate For the first four games of the season, the Twins had gone back and forth behind the plate: Mitch Garver on Opening Day, then Ryan Jeffers,...

APRIL 6, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Gets start Monday Jeffers will start at catcher and bat eighth Monday against the Tigers.

Impact Jeffers will be behind the plate for the second time in four games to begin the season while Mitch Garver rests. The fact that Monday's series opener is a day game is likely the main reason that Garver is sitting, as the Twins aren't expected to have an even split of the catching starts throughout the season. Jeffers shouldn't be counted on to make more than two starts in most six- or seven-game weeks.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers trainer Dave Yeager spends night in hospital

Milwaukee Brewers assistant athletic trainer Dave Yeager spent Saturday night in a hospital after an incident that occurred on the field in the bottom of the ninth inning of a game...

APRIL 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Trainer Collapses While Examining Umpire C.B. Bucknor, Who Was Hit in the Throat With a Baseball Umpire C.B. Bucknor was hit in the throat tonight after the ball bounced off the leg of Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers. It was an incredibly sca...

APRIL 4, 2021 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Uber deal: Twins lock up pitcher Dobnak for long term

The Minnesota Twins have signed right-hander Randy Dobnak to a $9.25 million, five-year contract

MARCH 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Padres star Tatis feels better, expected back in lineup soon

Fernando Tatis Jr. is feeling a lot better, a huge relief to the star San Diego shortstop, his team and his many fans

MARCH 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Expanded role helps Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers settle in PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — When Ryan Jeffers reported to spring training a year ago, the catcher had just 24 games of Double-A experience under...

MARCH 24, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Makes spring debut behind plate Jeffers started at catcher and went 1-for-3 in Monday's spring training win over Tampa Bay. It was his first game since minor offseason surgery on his throwing elbow.

Impact Jeffers underwent a procedure to remove "loose bodies" from his throwing elbow and hasn't been limited early in spring training. Nevertheless, it's reassuring to see him behind the plate and healthy ahead of Opening Day. Jeffers had a strong rookie year and should be part of the mix at catcher for the Twins after hitting .273 with a .791 OPS. His outlook for playing time is uncertain since both he and Mitch Garver are right-handed. However, the Twins have made it a point to give catchers adequate rest, so the duo may split playing time even if not in a traditional platoon.

MARCH 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Jeffers' emergence gives Twins strength behind the plate Mitch Garver had a forgettable 2020 season, but should be back at full strength as spring training begins.

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers has minor elbow surgery Manager Rocco Baldelli said Tuesday that other injured players are healing nicely.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Has elbow surgery Jeffers recently underwent a minor procedure to remove "loose bodies" from his throwing elbow but is expected to be ready for spring training, manager Rocco Baldelli told the Minne...

Impact Baldelli said Jeffers is "essentially back to normal already," so it sounds like a minor injury. Still, he'll be someone to monitor early in spring training. Jeffers had a strong rookie year and should be part of the mix at catcher for the Twins next season after hitting .273 with a .791 OPS. His outlook for playing time is uncertain since both he and Mitch Garver are right-handed. However, the Twins have made it a point to give catchers adequate rest, so the duo may split playing time even if not in a traditional platoon.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers has minor elbow surgery Manager Rocco Baldelli said Tuesday that other injured players are healing nicely.

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Another start at catcher Jeffers is starting at catcher and batting ninth in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series against the Astros.

Impact It seems the rookie backstop is atop the Twins' depth chart, as he will draw his second straight start of these playoffs. Jeffers went 0-for-2 in Game 1 before being replaced by Mitch Garver.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Twins clinch 2nd straight playoff spot, beat Mills, Cubs 8-1

Eddie Rosario, Miguel Sanó and Josh Donaldson homered as the Minnesota Twins clinched a second straight postseason berth with an 8-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Hendricks sparkles, Cubs edge Twins 1-0 for 5th straight win

Kyle Hendricks tossed eight innings of three-hit, shutout ball to outduel Rich Hill and the Chicago Cubs edged the Minnesota Twins 1-0 for their fifth straight win

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • Associated Press

White Sox beat Twins 4-3 to clinch playoff spot

The White Sox clinched their first postseason berth since 2008, rallying to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 as Eloy Jiménez hit a tiebreaking double that capped a two-run rally in the...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • Associated Press

Dunning pitches White Sox past Twins for 6th straight win

Dane Dunning pitched seven effective innings, Luis Robert had a key two-run single and the Chicago White Sox strengthened their hold on the AL Central with a 6-2 victory over the M...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Cruz, Twins power up again in 7-5 win against Indians

Nelson Cruz hit his 16th homer, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Indians 7-5 to complete a sweep of their weekend series

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Homers again Friday Jeffers went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a 3-1 win over the Indians on Friday.

Impact Jeffers provided some insurance after taking Shane Bieber deep with two outs in the seventh inning to extend the Twins' lead to 3-0. The rookie has homered in two of his last three games but could see a decrease in playing time shortly as Mitch Garver (side) may be activated from the injured list during in the next week.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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