RYAN JEFFERS NEWS

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

Buxton, Twins hand Bieber 1st loss, beat Indians 3-1

Byron Buxton hit a two-run homer and Kenta Maeda pitched seven shutout innings for Minnesota, as the Twins handed ace hurler Shane Bieber his first loss of the season with a 3-1 vi...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drills first career homer Jeffers went 2-for-3 with a solo homer and an RBI single in Monday's 6-2 win over the Tigers.

Impact Jeffers opened the scoring in the third inning by taking Michael Fulmer deep for his first big-league homer. He added an RBI single in the fourth. The rookie has held down the catching duties nicely since being called up Aug. 20, slashing .265/.324/.353 to go along with three RBI. He should continue to receive the bulk of the time behind the dish moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Green, Ottavino struggle as Yankees lose 12-7 to Blue Jays

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pineda stays sharp with 7 innings as Twins beat Tigers 6-2

Ryan Jeffers hit his first major league homer to spark a four-run third inning for Minnesota, Michael Pineda stayed sharp in his return from suspension with seven innings, and the...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes over as primary catcher Jeffers will start at catcher and will bat ninth Monday against the Tigers.

Impact With Alex Avila (back) joining Mitch Garver (side) on the 10-day injured list Saturday, Jeffers now sits atop the Twins' depth chart at catcher. The 23-year-old has thus far gotten off to a rough start to his big-league career, slashing .226/.294/.226 over 34 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Buxton beats out infield single in 9th; Twins top Tigers 4-3

Miguel Sanó led Minnesota’s rally against the Detroit bullpen with a home run and the tying single in the ninth inning, before Byron Buxton beat out an infield single for the game-...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota Twins: Ryan Jeffers has best pitch frame ever Pitch framing is an art form for some catchers. Minnesota Twins backstop Ryan Jeffers took that to another level on Friday. There are certai...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

On bench again Jeffers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Sitting for the third time in four games, Jeffers looks to have slipped behind Alex Avila on the depth chart. So long as Mitch Garver (side) remains on the injured list, the righty-hitting Jeffers should at least fill the short side of a platoon with the lefty-hitting Avila.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Saturday Jeffers is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader with the Twins

Impact It is quite unusual for Jeffers to be out of the lineup against a southpaw, in this case Matt Boyd, but the Tigers are also starting a lefty in game 2. Jeffers figures to be reinserted into the lineup for the second half of the twin bill while Alex Avila gets the nod behind the plate in the first game.

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fast-tracked prospect Ryan Jeffers is set to contribute to the Twins right now 13 months ago, Ryan Jeffers was reporting to work every day with the Fort Myers Miracle of the High-A Florida State League. Even though he w...

AUGUST 25, 2020 • TWINKIETOWN.COM