Ryan Jeffers
Breakdown
Performance
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May 1, 2026
Belts homer Thursday
Jeffers went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in a 7-1 win against Toronto on Thursday.
Analysis
The veteran backstop opened the scoring for Minnesota with a two-run blast off Kevin Gausman in the fourth inning. The long ball extended Jeffers' hitting streak to six games, during which he's batting .364 (8-for-22) with two home runs, six runs, eight RBI and a stolen base. The 28-year-old has been a productive part of the Twins' lineup throughout the season, slashing .291/.411/.494 with four homers, 17 runs, 20 RBI and a theft through 24 contests.
April 28, 2026
Out of Tuesday's lineup
Jeffers is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Mariners.
Analysis
Jeffers started at catcher in each of the previous three games, so he'll get some rest Tuesday. Victor Caratini will do the catching and bat sixth for the Twins.
April 28, 2026
Plates two in win
Jeffers went 2-for-4 with two RBI, two runs scored, a stolen base and a walk in Monday's 11-4 victory over Seattle.
Analysis
Jeffers contributed to the offensive outburst, driving in two runs with RBI singles in the third and eighth innings. Monday's performance marked his sixth multi-RBI game of the season, as he's swung a hot bat to begin 2026. Through 22 games, the 28-year-old is slashing .282/.414/.465 with six extra-base hits, 18 RBI, 14 runs and a stolen base.