Twins ‘Engaged’ in Talks with Catcher Ryan Jeffers
The Twins are keeping talks open with Ryan Jeffers, who is expected to decline a one-year, $23.15 million qualifying offer.
- Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers has until next Tuesday to accept or decline the team's one-year, $23.15 million qualifying offer, positioning him as the top catcher available on the market.
- General Manager Jeremy Zoll said the Twins have "engaged" Jeffers' representatives at the GM Meetings in Las Vegas, expressing "genuine interest in a reunion" regardless of the qualifying offer outcome.
- Agent Scott Boras described the 29-year-old as a "constellation of talent," creating a "star skill market" for his services. Jeffers finished with 14 home runs, 56 runs batted in, and a 127 OPS+.
- With Victor Caratini under contract for one more season and prospect Vahn Lackey still developing, the Twins are exploring other catching options. Zoll noted they are being "candid" with agents preparing for Jeffers' potential departure.
- ESPN projects Jeffers could earn $51 million across three years, while MLB Trade Rumors estimates $75 million over four years. The team continues negotiations without waiting until the 17th.
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Twins ‘engaged’ in talks with catcher Ryan Jeffers
Minnesota has tendered a qualifying offer to Jeffers, who has until Tuesday to accept what would be a one-year, $23 million deal.
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Twins Interested In Bringing Back Ryan Jeffers
Catcher Ryan Jeffers has less than a week to make a decision on the qualifying offer extended by the Twins. He’s unlikely to accept it, but the club is already working on bringing him back. Minnesota is “‘engaged'” with Jeffers and pursuing a reunion, relays Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com. Jeffers was one of the more popular […]
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