Triston McKenzie, Indians take 1st game; Twins gain DH split
Triston McKenzie turned in another stellar start for ClevelandSEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
RYAN JEFFERS #27 - CATCHER - MINNESOTA TWINS
21 HR •
64 RBI •
.226 AVG
21 HR
64 RBI
.226 AVG
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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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 3-0SEPTEMBER 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 IndiansAUGUST 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
Maeda, Twins silence red-hot Rays in 12-0 win
Kenta Maeda pitched six effective innings, Luis Arraez hit a two-run homer and the Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 12-0AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cruz homers in return to Minnesota; Rays rout Twins 10-4
Nelson Cruz homered in his return to Minnesota and the Tampa Bay Rays moved to a season-high 26 games overAUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Castillo solid for 6, Stephenson homers as Reds edge Twins
Luis Castillo pitched six effective innings, Tyler Stephenson homered to give the Reds a cushion they ended up needing, and Cincinnati held on to beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wainwright expected to start for St. Louis against Minnesota
The Cardinals are expected to send Adam Wainwright to the mound Sunday and the Twins plan to give Michael Pineda the startAUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homers in win Jeffers went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Cardinals.
Impact Jeffers blew Saturday's game wide open early with a three-run homer off St. Louis starter Jake Woodford in the third inning. This is the catcher's second consecutive outstanding performance, as he now has three home runs and nine RBI in his last two games. With Mitch Garver back from the paternity list and a hand injury, however, Jeffers could see his playing time reduced.
AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Jeffers homers again, Twins rout Cardinals 8-1
Rookie right-hander Bailey Ober threw four effective innings, Ryan Jeffers hit a three-run homer and the Minnesota Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-1 on Saturday night to end a...AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Smacks grand slam Jeffers went 2-for-4 with two home runs, six RBI and two walks Wednesday against Detroit.
Impact Jeffers began his standout effort by clubbing a grand slam in the fourth inning. He followed that up with a two-run shot four frames later, which brought his home run total on the season to eight. Jeffers is predominantly limited to backup catcher duties behind Mitch Garver, though he has seen increased playing time of late due to Garver's placement on paternity leave and a subsequent hand injury that has cost him a chance to start Wednesday. For the season, Jeffers has a .205/.293/.418 line across 164 plate appearances.
JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lions-Vikings? Naw, Tigers top Twins by NFL-like 17-14 final
Jeimer Candelario and Eric Haase each drove in three runs and the Detroit Tigers, despite giving up seven homers and not hitting any, outlasted the Minnesota Twins 17-14JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reverts to No. 2 role Jeffers is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers.
Impact Mitch Garver is back with the Twins after a three-game absence due to a stint on the paternity list, so Jeffers will settle back in as Minnesota's No. 2 catcher. Jeffers drew five consecutive starts to close out last week, going 4-for-17 with two doubles and an RBI in those contests.
JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Berrios expected to start for Minnesota against Los Angeles
The Angels will start Patrick Sandoval on Saturday and the Twins are expected to counter with Jose BerriosJULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Provides game-tying hit Jeffers went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and an RBI in Friday's 5-4 win over the Angels.
Impact The catcher displayed some power with his pair of doubles, but it was his RBI single in the eighth inning that tied the game at 4-4. An error on the play allowed the go-ahead run to score as well. Jeffers has posted seven multi-hit efforts in 42 games, but he's slashing only .203/.286/.384 with six home runs, 17 RBI and 12 runs scored. The 24-year-old will likely return to a backup role when Mitch Garver returns from the paternity list.
JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
