RYAN JEFFERS NEWS

Sits Tuesday Jeffers is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Jeffers returned from a two-game absence due to a right thumb injury to catch nine of the 10 innings of Monday's 6-3 win, so his absence from the lineup a day later isn't a major surprise. Gary Sanchez will step in for Jeffers behind the plate.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No hits in return Jeffers (thumb) went 0-for-4 in Monday's 6-3 extra-inning win over the White Sox.

Impact Jeffers missed two games after suffering a right thumb contusion Friday versus the Orioles. Since a five-game hitting streak in June, the catcher has gone just 2-for-21 (.095). He's slashing .192/.276/.331 with five home runs, 20 RBI, 19 runs scored and nine doubles in 55 contests. Gary Sanchez's semi-regular presence at designated hitter should allow Jeffers fairly steady playing time despite his lackluster batting numbers.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action Jeffers (thumb) is in the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Jeffers has not played since injuring his thumb Friday, but he is ready to get back on the field. He will get the nod behind the plate and occupy the ninth spot in the Twins' batting order.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox play the Twins in first of 3-game series

The Chicago White Sox host the Minnesota Twins to open a three-game series

JULY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wells wins 6th straight decision, Orioles beat Twins 3-1

Tyler Wells took a no-hit bid into the fifth inning for the second straight start and won his sixth consecutive decision in leading the Baltimore Orioles over the Minnesota Twins 3...

JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting again Sunday Jeffers (thumb) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Jeffers remains on the bench for the second game in a row due to a right thumb contusion, but he's shown improvement from Saturday and will be available off the bench for the series finale, according to Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic. Expect Jeffers to make his return to the lineup behind the plate at some point during the Twins' three-game series with the White Sox that begins Monday.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles aim to break 4-game road slide, play the Twins

The Baltimore Orioles will try to end their four-game road slide in a matchup with the Minnesota Twins

JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miranda, Twins rally again in bottom of 9th, beat Orioles

Jorge Polanco hit a tying homer and Jose Miranda delivered a game-ending single as the Minnesota Twins again rallied for two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning and beat the Bal...

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scratched from Saturday's lineup Jeffers was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against the Orioles due to a right thumb contusion, Megan Ryan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Jeffers was initially slated to catch Saturday after exiting Friday's game with a right thumb injury, but he's still dealing with the issue. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench, but Gary Sanchez will take over behind the dish and bat eighth.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Jeffers (thumb) is starting Saturday against the Orioles.

Impact Jeffers exited Friday's win over the Orioles due to a right thumb contusion, but he'll start behind the plate and bat ninth Saturday. Over his last six games, he's gone 2-for-17 with four strikeouts.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with thumb injury Jeffers left Friday's win over Baltimore after the third inning because of a contusion on his right thumb, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact He was replaced in the game by Gary Sanchez, who had left Thursday's game with a heel injury. The Twins may need to call up a third catcher this weekend.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Buxton's 2-run homer in 9th lifts Twins over Orioles 3-2

Byron Buxton his second game-ending home run of the season, a two-run drive off Jorge López in the ninth inning that lifted the Minnesota Twins over the Baltimore Orioles 3-2

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Breather Thursday Jeffers is not starting Thursday against the Guardians.

Impact Jeffers will get a breather Thursday after he went 2-for-8 over the last two contests. Gary Sanchez will get the start behind the plate and bat seventh.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Naylor's 2-run HR in 10th gives Guardians 7-6 win over Twins

Josh Naylor hit a two-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning, completing a four-run rally that gave the Cleveland Guardians a 7-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins

JUNE 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polanco, Twins win 6-0, split doubleheader with Guardians

Jorge Polanco drove in three runs in his first game back from the injured list and rookie Josh Winder pitched six stellar innings as the Minnesota Twins earned a day-night doublehe...

JUNE 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rests for front end of twin bill Jeffers is out of the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader in Cleveland.

Impact Gary Sanchez will get the nod behind the plate for the early game, setting Jeffers up to catch for rookie starting pitcher Josh Winder in the nightcap. Jeffers went 0-for-4 with a strikeout Monday in the Twins' 11-1 win in the series opener.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Saturday's lineup Jeffers isn't starting Saturday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Jeffers went 8-for-16 with a homer, four doubles, five RBI and four runs over his last five games, but he'll take a seat for the second time in the last three matchups. Gary Sanchez is starting behind the dish while Kyle Garlick serves as the designated hitter.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Thursday Jeffers is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Jeffers will get a breather for the day game after catching in both of the Twins' last two contests while going 4-for-7 with two doubles, a walk, two runs and two RBI. Gary Sanchez will step in behind the dish for Jeffers while Alex Kirilloff serves as Minnesota's designated hitter.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Jeffers is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Arizona, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jeffers has a .876 OPS over his past six games and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale versus Minnesota. Gary Sanchez will work behind the plate while Jose Miranda serves as the designated hitter.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sánchez slugs long homer, Twins pound Diamondbacks 11-1

Gary Sánchez smashed a long two-run homer that capped a six-run third inning, Dylan Bundy threw eight effective innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-1

JUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Friday Jeffers isn't starting Friday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Jeffers started in the last two games and went 2-for-6 with a double, a run, an RBI, a walk and two strikeouts during that time. He'll get a day off while Gary Sanchez starts behind the dish with Gilberto Celestino drawing the start in center field.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins mailbag: Where is Alex Kirilloff? When will Kenta Maeda be ready? Why isn't Ryan Jeffers hitting? Plus long-term outlooks for Gilberto Celestino and Jose Miranda, an update on Jordan Balazovic and prepping for the trade deadline.

JUNE 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Wednesday's Twins-Seattle game recap Ryan Jeffers had two hits and drove in the game's first run.

JUNE 16, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Jeffers gets go-ahead hit; Gray, Twins 'pen blanks Mariners

Ryan Jeffers hit an RBI single off the center-field wall to break a scoreless tie in the seventh inning and the Minnesota Twins went on to beat the Seattle Mariners 5-0

JUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat Monday Jeffers isn't starting Monday against the Mariners.

Impact Jeffers started in the last two games and went 1-for-6 with two runs, a walk and a strikeout. Gary Sanchez will take over behind the plate and bat fifth Monday.

JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE