Overview
- Reports on Tuesday identified Minnesota catcher Ryan Jeffers as the Yankees’ most realistic trade target to add a right‑handed power bat behind the plate.
- Jeffers offered strong offensive production this season (.288/.401/.540 in 42 games) before a hamate fracture put him on the injured list and made medical checks central to any trade.
- The Yankees’ urgency stems from Austin Wells’ prolonged offensive slump, which has left New York seeking a complementary right‑handed hitter to change lineup matchups.
- Higher‑profile catchers such as Hunter Goodman, Shea Langeliers and Adley Rutschman are viewed as pricier and less likely to be moved, making Jeffers a more attainable option if healthy.
- Whether a deal happens will hinge on medical clearance, how many prospects the Twins demand, and the approaching trade‑deadline dynamics that affect sellers’ willingness to trade.