Ryan Jeffers Returns to Twins After Two-Month Injury Layoff

The Minnesota Twins welcomed back catcher Ryan Jeffers on Tuesday, reinstating him from the 10-day injured list after he spent nearly two months recovering from a left hamate bone fracture. His return is a significant boost for the Twins, who have been navigating injuries throughout the season.

Before his injury, the 29-year-old Jeffers was enjoying an impressive campaign, boasting a .295 batting average, a .949 OPS, seven home runs, and 26 RBIs across 37 games. His recent stint in Triple-A was equally promising; he played five games on a rehab assignment and hit .375 with two homers, showcasing his readiness to contribute at the major league level.

Jeffers, now in his seventh season with the Twins, has a career batting average of .243 with 75 home runs in 552 games. His experience and offensive production will be invaluable as the Twins look to solidify their lineup in the final stretch of the season.

To accommodate Jeffers’ return, the Twins optioned outfielder Kyler Fedko to Triple-A. Fedko struggled in his limited opportunities, going hitless in 16 at-bats over 14 games, making the decision a necessary move for the organization.

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