Twins not yet ready to sell on catcher Jeffers, Morosi says

Yankees interest in the catcher dates back to late June.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 181 min read

While the Yankees have reportedly expressed interest in Ryan Jeffers, @jonmorosi explains that the Twins may not be read Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: The Yankees have expressed interest in acquiring Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers, but MLB Network's Jon Morosi reports Minnesota may not be ready to sell yet. The update comes as the Twins and Cubs prepare for their series finale Saturday.

Why it matters: Minnesota enters the day 46-43 and riding a three-game win streak, a case for holding rather than dealing a piece of the roster. Yankees pursuit of Jeffers has persisted for weeks, part of a broader look at New York's catcher options ahead of the deadline.

By the numbers: Twins: 46-43, winners of three straight, averaging 4.9 runs scored and 4.9 allowed. Cubs: 48-43, 4.9 runs scored, 4.5 allowed. Minnesota beat Chicago 5-2 in the series' most recent matchup on July 17.

What to watch: Jeffers and the Twins close out the series against the Cubs Saturday with the trade deadline approaching.

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