RYAN JEFFERS NEWS

Shifting to backup role Jeffers is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox.

Impact After Mitch Garver (groin) returned from the 10-day injured list with a two-homer game in the second half of Monday's doubleheader, Jeffers' time as Minnesota's No. 1 catcher appears to be over. Even while he benefited from a full-time role for much of the past two months, Jeffers was only providing low-end fantasy value. Jeffers has slashed .207/.305/.446 with six home runs, 15 RBI and nine runs in 28 games since the beginning of June.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns for nightcap Jeffers (knee) is batting sixth and catching in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

Impact Thanks to the All-Star break, Jeffers has had nearly a week to recover from a left knee contusion. Before the injury, he hit .161 with two home runs, four RBI and eight walks in his last 10 games.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday afternoon Jeffers (knee) is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

Impact A left knee contusion forced the 24-year-old's exit from Sunday's contest against Detroit. It's unclear whether Jeffers is still dealing with the knee injury, or if he's just scheduled to catch the nightcap of Saturday's doubleheader. Ben Rortvedt is batting eight and catching the afternoon game.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota to visit Detroit Saturday

The Twins will start Kenta Maeda on Saturday while the Tigers have yet to announce who will take the mound

JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota Twins to visit the Detroit Tigers

The Twins will start Kenta Maeda on Friday while the Tigers have yet to announce who will take the mound

JULY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polanco, Twins overcome late slam, walk off to sweep Tigers

Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending three-run homer in the 10th inning, and the Minnesota Twins completed a four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a wild 12-9 victory

JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leaves early with bruised knee Jeffers was removed in the bottom of the fifth inning of Sunday's game against the Tigers with a left knee contusion, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. He walked in his lone plate...

Impact Provided follow-up tests on Jeffers' knee reveal nothing else concerning, he should be ready to go when the Twins return from the All-Star break to play a doubleheader in Detroit on Friday. Ben Rortvedt will catch the remainder of Sunday's contest.

JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Friday's lineup Jeffers will sit Friday against the Tigers.

Impact Jeffers homered Thursday, but that was just his fifth hit in his last 11 games. Ben Rortvedt will start behind the plate in his absence.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manning, Tigers to take on Maeda, Twins

The Tigers will start Matt Manning on Friday and the Twins are expected to counter with Kenta Maeda

JULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blasts sixth home run Jeffers went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, walk and strikeout as Minnesota defeated Detroit, 5-3 on Thursday.

Impact Jeffers got the Twins on the board with his solo home run off Detroit starter Tarik Skubal in the fifth and later walked in the eighth to reach base eight times in his last 21 plate appearances. During those five games, the backstop has raised his OBP from .262 to .281.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jeffers, Sanó hit homers, lead Happ, Twins over Tigers 5-3

Ryan Jeffers and Miguel Sanó homered, leading J

JULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat Wednesday Jeffers isn't starting Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Jeffers went 1-for-4 with three strikeouts Tuesday, and he'll retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Ben Rortvedt will start at catcher and bat eighth.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Monday Jeffers is not starting Monday's series opener against the White Sox.

Impact The catcher gets a day off after going 1-for-6 with two walks and two strikeouts in Saturday and Sunday's contests. Jeffers has hit a lowly .100 in his last nine games, but he has drawn eight walks in that span. Ben Rortvedt will start behind the dish and bat eighth Monday.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dozier, Olivares lead Royals to 6-3 comeback win over Twins

Hunter Dozier drove in three runs and Edward Olivares hit a two-run homer to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 6-3

JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Friday Jeffers is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Royals.

Impact Jeffers will take a seat for the second time in three games after recording just one hit in his last 12 at-bats. Ben Rortvedt will catch J.A. Happ and bat eighth.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Collins, White Sox complete sweep of Twins with 8-5 win

Zack Collins hit a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning and the Chicago White Sox scored at least seven runs for the fourth straight game, completing a three-game sweep of the Min...

JULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Wednesday's lineup Jeffers isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the White Sox.

Impact Jeffers had started each of the last three games, and he went 0-for-9 with two walks and four strikeouts during that time. Ben Rortvedt will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Thursday Jeffers isn't starting Thursday's game against Cleveland, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jeffers blasted his fifth home run of the season in Tuesday's loss to the Reds, but he'll get a breather for Thursday's series opener against Cleveland. Ben Rortvedt will start at catcher and bat eighth.

JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Belts fifth homer Jeffers went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored during Tuesday's 10-7 loss to the Reds.

Impact Jeffers put the Twins on the board with the two-run shot during the fourth inning, and he also came around to score after hitting a single during the eighth. The 24-year-old has hit well with a .255 average, five homers and 13 RBI in 15 games since rejoining the Twins in early June when Mitch Garver (groin) landed on the injured list.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Naquin's 3-run homer in 9th gives Reds 10-7 win over Twins

Tyler Naquin went 4 for 4 with a three-run home run that broke a ninth-inning tie after the ragged Cincinnati bullpen lost a five-run lead

JUNE 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sanó homer lifts Twins past Reds 7-5 in 12 innings

Miguel Sanó hit a two-run homer in the 12th inning to lift Minnesota past Cincinnati 7-5

JUNE 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Impact Jeffers will get a routine breather in the series finale after catching in each of the Twins' last three games. Ben Rortvedt will form a battery with starting pitcher Kenta Maeda on Sunday.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Twins' triple and 2 bases-loaded walks in 10th beat Texas

Luis Arraez hit an RBI triple to start the Minnesota 10th inning and the Twins then drew two bases-loaded walks to beat the Texas Rangers 7-5

JUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes deep Wednesday Jeffers went 2-for-4 with a home run and an additional RBI in Wednesday's win over the Mariners.

Impact Jeffers launched his fourth homer of the season in the fifth inning off Justus Sheffield, and the backstop has now extended his hitting streak to three games as a result. He's also gone deep twice in that span and is hitting a decent .282 across 39 at-bats this month while assuming most of the playing time behind the plate while Mitch Garver (groin) is on the injured list.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Jeffers stays hot as Twins down Mariners despite early exits from Josh Donaldson, Andrelton Simmons Ryan Jeffers singled home a run and added a solo homer to help the Twins top the Mariners.

JUNE 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM