Ryan Jeffers

Ryan Jeffers and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a one-year deal worth $6.7 million to avoid arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

Jeffers' power numbers went from 21 home runs in 2024 to just nine last season. However, the catcher improved his batting average 40 points - from .226 to .266 - in his sixth season with Minnesota. Jeffers is a career .239 hitter with 68 home runs in 515 games with the Twins. He is expected to be the starting catcher for Minnesota in 2026.

The Twins activated Ryan Jeffers from the concussion injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Jeffers was able to take live BP last week. He returns for the final week of the season.

Ryan Jeffers took live batting practice on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Jeffers has taken live batting practice for the second time since landing on the injured list with a concussion. Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that Jeffers "has more baseball jumps to get to" before a potential rehab assignment is discussed.

Ryan Jeffers is progressing well since being placed on the 7-day concussion injured list and could take live batting practice on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Jeffers has been on the injured list since September 7, with the move retroactive to September 5. He is eligible to return as soon as he passes concussion protocol and appears on track to be back before the regular season ends.

The Minnesota Twins placed Ryan Jeffers on the 7-day concussion injured list on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Since suffering a concussion on Thursday, Jeffers has not yet participated in any baseball activities. Mickey Gasper and Jhonny Pereda will serve as the Twins' catching options while he is sidelined.