Jeffers isn't starting Thursday's game against Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Jeffers went 1-for-3 with a double, a run and a strikeout Wednesday, but he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Ben Rortvedt will start at catcher and bat eighth.

Jeffers isn't starting Tuesday against Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Jeffers has hit just .083 with a solo home run, a walk and 12 strikeouts across his last eight appearances, and he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Ben Rortvedt will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

Jeffers is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Jeffers went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Saturday and is now hitting a lowly .094 with 16 strikeouts in his last 32 at-bats. Ben Rortvedt is catching and batting eighth Sunday.

Jeffers is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Jeffers is likely just receiving some routine maintenance after he caught each of the Twins' last six games. No. 2 backstop Ben Rortvedt will get a turn behind the dish while Jeffers rests.

Jeffers (heel) is starting Friday's game against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Jeffers sustained a heel injury against the Red Sox on Thursday, but he'll start behind the plate and bat sixth Friday. As long as his injury doesn't linger, the 24-year-old will take over as the team's primary catcher while Mitch Garver (back) is on the 10-day injured list.

Jeffers suffered a heel injury during Thursday's game against the Red Sox, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jeffers was reportedly unable to swing a bat or run towards the end of Thursday's game. After the contest, manager Rocco Baldelli didn't rule out the possibility of a stint on the injured list for Jeffers. More clarity on the situation should emerge in the coming days, though the Twins could be in a precarious position behind the plate as is also Mitch Garver battling back tightness.

Jeffers is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Though he'll be on the bench for the series opener while Mitch Garver checks in behind the dish, Jeffers may have turned the Twins' catching situation into more of a timeshare. Jeffers caught in three of the Twins' previous four games and has posted an .816 OPS over 22 contests since the All-Star break.

Jeffers went 1-for-1 with a solo homer in Saturday's 12-0 win over the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Jeffers came on a defensive substitute to relieve Mitch Garver in the top of the eighth and stayed in to deliver a solo home run in the bottom of the eighth off Jordan Luplow. In limited opportunities in the month of August, the Twins' backup catcher has hit .294, well above his season average of .214.

Jeffers went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Jeffers blew Saturday's game wide open early with a three-run homer off St. Louis starter Jake Woodford in the third inning. This is the catcher's second consecutive outstanding performance, as he now has three home runs and nine RBI in his last two games. With Mitch Garver back from the paternity list and a hand injury, however, Jeffers could see his playing time reduced.

Jeffers went 2-for-4 with two home runs, six RBI and two walks Wednesday against Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Jeffers began his standout effort by clubbing a grand slam in the fourth inning. He followed that up with a two-run shot four frames later, which brought his home run total on the season to eight. Jeffers is predominantly limited to backup catcher duties behind Mitch Garver, though he has seen increased playing time of late due to Garver's placement on paternity leave and a subsequent hand injury that has cost him a chance to start Wednesday. For the season, Jeffers has a .205/.293/.418 line across 164 plate appearances.