Cruz, Ober lift Twins over Mariners 7-2
Nelson Cruz hit a three-run homer against his former team, rookie starter Bailey Ober struck out six and the Minnesota Twins beat the Seattle Mariners 7-2JUNE 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
RYAN JEFFERS #27 - CATCHER - MINNESOTA TWINS
21 HR •
64 RBI •
.226 AVG
21 HR
64 RBI
.226 AVG
Swing change helps Jeffers boost numbers Since returning to the big leagues with the Twins, Ryan Jeffers has posted some significantly improved numbers. The rookie backstop’s first...
JUNE 17, 2021 • MLB.COM
On bench Tuesday Jeffers is not starting Tuesday's game against the Mariners.
Impact Jeffers went 7-for-20 in the first five games after Mitch Garver (groin) landed on the injured list, but has gone just 2-for-15 in the five games since. Ben Rortvedt will start behind the dish and bat ninth Tuesday.
JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brantley has 4 of Astros' 20 hits in 14-3 rout of Twins
Michael Brantley had his second four-hit game of the series and drove in four runs, and the Houston Astros had a season-high 20 hits and routed Minnesota 14-3 to take two of three...JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Thursday Jeffers is out of the lineup Thursday against the Yankees.
Impact Jeffers started the past four games but will receive a maintenance day for Thursday's series finale. Ben Rortvedt will take over behind the plate for Minnesota.
JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sánchez homers, Yankees snap skid with 8-4 win over Twins
Gary Sánchez and Miguel Andújar homered, DJ LeMahieu had two hits and an RBI, and the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 8-4 to end a four-game skidJUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ober scheduled to start for Minnesota against Kansas City
The Royals will roll out Brady Singer to the mound Sunday and the Twins plan to give Bailey Ober the startJUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jeffers, Garlick and Sanó homer as Twins beat Royals 5-4
Ryan Jeffers, Kyle Garlick and Miguel Sanó homered, and the Minnesota Twins turned a game-ending double play with the potential tying run at third base to beat the Kansas City Roya...JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes seat Friday Jeffers is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Royals.
Impact Jeffers started both of the Twins first two games after being recalled Wednesday. The backstop will get a rest Friday, with Ben Rortvedt set to work behind the plate.
JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Slugs first homer Jeffers went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored and a triple Wednesday against the Orioles.
Impact Jeffers took over behind the plate in the absence of Mitch Garver (groin), who is expected to miss a significant amount of time. He provided a solo homer in the second inning, his first of the season. Jeffers then delivered another RBI and came around to score after collecting a triple in the eighth frame. Prior to being recalled Wednesday, Jeffers was hitting .217/.340/.446 across 103 plate appearances with Triple-A St. Paul.
JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stewart, Mountcastle help O's win second straight over Twins
DJ Stewart and Ryan Mountcastle homered as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Minnesota Twins 6-3 for their second straight win following a 14-game skidJUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
To be recalled The Twins will recall Jeffers from Triple-A St. Paul, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Jeffers will fill the roster spot of Mitch Garver (groin), who underwent surgery Wednesday and is expected to miss significant time. The 23-year-old struggled at the big-league level early this season, hitting .147 in 34 at-bats before being sent down April 30.
JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jeffers’ ninth-inning homer gives Saints walk-off win It was all of two weeks ago Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers was sent to St. Paul after some early struggles with the club across the ri...
MAY 16, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM
Twins reinstate Kepler, Garlick from COVID injured list
The Minnesota Twins have reinstated outfielders Max Kepler and Kyle Garlick from the COVID-19 injured listAPRIL 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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 contractMARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
