Jeffers went 3-for-4 with an RBI double, a stolen base and a walk in Sunday's extra-inning loss to Philadelphia.
Jeffers singled and stole his first and only base of the year in the fourth inning before knocking an RBI double in the sixth. He produced two straight multi-hit performances to end the year, but he also finished with an 18-game homerless drought. Jeffers hit .266 with a .753 OPS, 35 extra-base hits and 47 RBI through 464 plate appearances.
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Twins' Ryan Jeffers: Not in Minnesota lineup
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Jeffers is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Rangers.
Jeffers started each of the last two games after being activated from the 7-day injured list, but he'll grab a seat for Thursday's matinee. Christian Vazquez will be behind the dish and bat ninth for the Twins.
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Twins' Ryan Jeffers: Returns from IL
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The Twins activated Jeffers (concussion) from the 7-day injured list Tuesday.
Jeffers had been sidelined since Sept. 4 but is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Rangers and is batting third as the designated hitter. On the season, Jeffers is slashing .262/.353/.394 with nine home runs, 44 RBI, 47 runs scored and a 48:86 BB:K across 442 plate appearances. Jeffers' power numbers have taken a big dip after he clubbed 21 home runs over 465 trips to the plate in 2024.
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Twins' Ryan Jeffers: Not yet cleared for games
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Jeffers (concussion) will travel with the Twins on their final road trip this week but has yet to be cleared to play in games, MLB.com reports.
Jeffers has been sidelined for the past two-plus weeks with a concussion. He has been able to go through most baseball activities, but Jeffers has yet to clear concussion protocol and it's uncertain whether that will happen before the end of the regular season. If Jeffers is unable to make it back this week, Christian Vazquez -- who was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday -- will serve as the Twins' primary catcher.
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Twins' Ryan Jeffers: Out of lineup Saturday
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Jeffers (head) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Royals.
Jeffers was removed from the game Thursday after taking a foul ball off his mask. With Jeffers needing at least another day to recover, Mickey Gasper is behind the dish at catcher and batting seventh.
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Twins' Ryan Jeffers: Removed from Thursday's contest
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Jeffers was removed from Thursday's game against the White Sox due to a head injury, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
Jeffers took a foul ball off his mask during the game and was ultimately removed. He will likely undergo testing for a concussion and should be considered day-to-day until more information is available.
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Twins' Ryan Jeffers: Getting breather Tuesday
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Jeffers is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox.
Jeffers started the past six games and will take a seat Tuesday after going 4-for-17 with four walks, a double and two RBI during that stretch. Mickey Gasper will step in behind the plate to catch for Twins righty Simeon Woods Richardson.
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Twins' Ryan Jeffers: Receiving Tuesday off
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Jeffers is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays.
Jeffers started the previous four games but will take a seat Tuesday after going 2-for-14 with two walks, a double and two runs in that span. Mickey Gasper is starting behind the plate and batting eighth.
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Twins' Ryan Jeffers: Getting breather Friday
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Jeffers is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers.
Jeffers isn't part of the starting nine for the first time in 15 games, yielding to Mickey Gasper behind the dish while Trevor Larnach fills in at DH. Jeffers is hitless in his last 11 at-bats, a stretch that began immediately after he posted a 12-game hit streak.
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Twins' Ryan Jeffers: Activated, not in lineup
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The Twins reinstated Jeffers (personal) from the paternity list, and he's out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.
Jeffers has been away from the team for the past few days in order to be with his growing family, but he's back with the Twins for Tuesday's contest. Christian Vazquez will start behind the plate, with Jeffers likely to rejoin the starting nine for Wednesday's series finale.
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Twins' Ryan Jeffers: Resting for series finale
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Jeffers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
Jeffers will get a routine breather after he had started four of the Twins' previous five contests. Christian Vazquez will handle catching duties for Minnesota in the team's final game before the All-Star break.
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Twins' Ryan Jeffers: Receiving Sunday off
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Jeffers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
Christian Vazquez will handle catching duties for Minnesota while Jeffers receives a breather after starting the previous two contests. After going 0-for-18 in his previous six games, Jeffers broke out of his slump Saturday with three base hits.
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Twins' Ryan Jeffers: Idle for day game
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Jeffers is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins.
Jeffers will be rested for Thursday's matinee after he went 0-for-3 while catching all nine innings of the Twins' 2-1 win Wednesday night. Christian Vazquez will get the nod behind the plate in the series finale, forming a battery with starting pitcher David Festa.
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Twins' Ryan Jeffers: Getting breather Tuesday
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Jeffers is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game in Miami.
Jeffers started the last two contests (one at catcher, one at designated hitter), but will get a breather for Tuesday's series opener. Christian Vazquez will do the catching and bat ninth for the Twins.
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Twins' Ryan Jeffers: Sitting Wednesday
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Jeffers is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.
Jeffers will sit for the second time in three games while Christian Vazquez starts behind home plate and bats ninth. Jeffers has slashed .228/.343/.439 with three home runs and 11 RBI in 67 plate appearances in June.
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Twins' Ryan Jeffers: Idle Friday
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Jeffers is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Milwaukee.
Jeffers was struck in the hand by a foul tip Tuesday and missed Wednesday's contest because of it. Despite returning Thursday, Jeffers will get the night off Friday. Christian Vazquez will fill in behind the dish and bat ninth.
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Twins' Ryan Jeffers: Plates four in rout
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Jeffers went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and a two-RBI double during Thursday's 12-5 win over the Reds.
Jeffers missed Wednesday's contest with a bruised hand but re-entered the lineup Thursday and had a monster game, setting a season high in RBI. He launched a two-run homer in the eighth inning off Taylor Rogers, marking the catcher's fifth long ball of the season. Since the start of June, Jeffers has gone 11-for-43 (.256) with two home runs, seven RBI and five runs scored.
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Twins' Ryan Jeffers: Suffers right hand contusion
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X-rays on Jeffers' right hand revealed no structural damage after he exited Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Reds upon getting struck on his right hand by a foul ball in the fifth inning, Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Jeffers has been diagnosed with a contusion and is considered day-to-day. Christian Vazquez replaced him behind the plate Tuesday and is likely to start Wednesday, but Jeffers isn't expected to be out of the lineup for long.
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Twins' Ryan Jeffers: Getting breather Saturday
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Jeffers is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros.
Jeffers will begin the matchup on the bench after making consecutive starts behind the plate Thursday and Friday. Christian Vazquez is starting at catcher and batting ninth.
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Twins' Ryan Jeffers: Getting rest Sunday
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Jeffers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
Jeffers will get a routine breather for the afternoon game, allowing Christian Vazquez to receive a turn behind the dish. Over his last six contests, Jeffers has gone 5-for-20 with a home run, a double, three walks, four runs and two RBI.
