Ryan Jeffers
C/DH MIN
Wed 5/1/24 11:15 AM

Jeffers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Jeffers had started each of the last seven contests (four at designated hitter and three at catcher) but will get some rest Wednesday. Christian Vazquez will catch for starting pitcher Bailey Ober as the Twins attempt to win their 10th straight game.

Ryan Jeffers
C/DH MIN
Sun 4/28/24 10:13 PM

Jeffers went 3-for-5 with a double, two runs scored and an RBI in Sunday's win over the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Jeffers knocked a double in the fourth inning followed by an RBI single in the fifth. He capped off his day with an RBI sacrifice fly in the eighth. He's collected multiple hits in three of his last five games, and Sunday was his second three-hit performance of the year. Jeffers boosted his slash line to .305/.392/.561 with 11 extra-base hits and 17 RBI through 97 plate appearances.

Ryan Jeffers
C/DH MIN
Sun 4/28/24 10:47 AM

Jeffers went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and a walk in Saturday's win over the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Jeffers recorded a single in his second at-bat to extend his hitting streak to six games and then added a two-run homer in the top of the ninth as the Twins ran away with the win. The catcher has now homered in two of his last three contests and has recorded at least one RBI in three straight. All five of his home runs have come in April, where he's batting .333 with 16 RBI and 11 runs scored.

Ryan Jeffers
C/DH MIN
Tue 4/23/24 2:47 PM

Jeffers is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
It looks to be a routine day off for the Twins' top catcher. Christian Vazquez will be behind the plate Tuesday while Pablo Lopez does the pitching.

Ryan Jeffers
C/DH MIN
Sat 4/13/24 9:36 AM

Jeffers isn't in the Twins' lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Tigers, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jeffers will get a breather to begin Saturday's activities after going 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored during Friday's loss. Christian Vazquez will fill in behind the plate and bat eighth in Game 1, likely setting up Jeffers to start in the nightcap.

Ryan Jeffers
C/DH MIN
Wed 4/10/24 9:15 AM

Jeffers is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
The Twins and Dodgers are playing a day game after a night game, providing an opportunity for Jeffers to get a breather. Christian Vazquez will handle catching duties for Minnesota in the series finale.

Ryan Jeffers
C/DH MIN
Thu 4/4/24 9:56 AM

Jeffers is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Guardians.
EDGE Analysis
Christian Vazquez will get a turn behind the dish in the series opener while Jeffers rests after he starred in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Brewers with two hits -- including a home run -- and four RBI. Jeffers had gone 0-for-11 over his first three starts before Wednesday's breakout game.

Ryan Jeffers
C/DH MIN
Wed 4/3/24 6:20 PM

Jeffers went 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run and four RBI in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
After an 0-for-13 beginning to his season, including his first two official at-bats in this one, Jeffers cranked a three-run homer off Bryse Wilson in the seventh inning to break open a 3-3 tie. The 26-year-old catcher had a breakout 2023 campaign, slashing .276/.369/.490 with 14 home runs in 96 games, and he'll be given every chance to repeat or improve on those numbers. Jeffers has started four of the Twins' first five games -- three behind the plate, and one at DH.

Ryan Jeffers
C/DH MIN
Tue 4/2/24 12:10 PM

Jeffers is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
It's the first day off this season for Jeffers, who had started two games at catcher and one at designated hitter in the first three games. Christian Vazquez will do the catching for Louie Varland on Tuesday.

Ryan Jeffers
C/DH MIN
Thu 3/28/24 10:51 PM

Jeffers started at catcher and went 0-for-5 in Thursday's Opening Day win at Kansas City. He hit No. 2 in the lineup for the second time in his career.
EDGE Analysis
Jeffers didn't do much in the season opener, but his position in the lineup against a left-handed starter shows the team has confidence that his second half showing last season was a sign of things to come. Jeffers surged at the plate last season with a career-high .858 OPS and a .928 OPS in the second half. He's expected to split playing time with Christian Vazquez as the Twins like to give their catchers rest. However, Jeffers could get the majority of starts.