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MLB·TRADE·June 19, 2026 12:24 PM ET

Yankees Linked to Ryan Jeffers as Catcher Trade Target

New York eyes Jeffers to fix its catching spot.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 191 min read
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Jeffers, who was having an All-Star season and is getting closer to coming back, makes sense for Yankees (and we mention Via @JonHeyman on X

What happened: MLB insider Jon Heyman reports that catcher Ryan Jeffers makes sense for the New York Yankees as the trade deadline approaches. Heyman noted Jeffers was having an All-Star-caliber season and is getting closer to returning from injury, while floating a couple of other catching options the Yankees could pursue.

Why it matters: The Yankees have been tied to catching help for weeks as they push deeper into the season. Adding a bat like Jeffers behind the plate would address a clear roster need for a club sitting at 45-28.

By the numbers: New York enters Friday at 45-28, averaging 5.2 runs per game while allowing 3.6. Heyman frames Jeffers as a fit pending his return from injury; no firm return date was provided.

What to watch: Watch whether Jeffers's return timeline firms up and whether the Yankees move on him or pivot to one of the other catchers Heyman floated before the deadline.

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