The Twins already had a valuable piece behind the plate, but the Athletics All-Star’s injury could increase demand for Jeffers before the trade deadline.

Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers is making significant strides towards an eventual return to the big league club. Jeffers, out since mid-May with a broken hamate bone in his left hand, began a Minor League rehab assignment with Triple-A St.

Ryan Jeffers returned from a fractured left hamate on Friday, then doubled in his first game back Saturday. That does […]

The Twins catcher has slashed his swing-and-miss rate, improved his contact and kept the power that has always made him dangerous.

Ryan Jeffers laughed before he answered. "I was wondering when you guys were going to hit me with that," he said.

Jeffers should slot right back into the main catching role for the Twins and be an acceptable catcher off the bat in 12-team leagues. It’s worth noting that hamate injuries ofte

Catcher Ryan Jeffers signals to his team against the Seattle Mariners in the third inning of the game at Target Field. Stephen Maturen / Getty Images If it holds, the plan calls for Ryan Jeffers to handle the bulk of the Minnesota Twins’ catching duties ...