Ryan Jeffers Heading to Free Agency, Open to Twins Return
The Twins' top catcher will explore the open market this winter, putting Minnesota in position to extend a qualifying offer.
Ryan Jeffers, the Twins' starting catcher since 2020, intends to test free agency after the 2026 season concludes. He posted a 128 wRC+ over 368 plate appearances this year despite missing two months with a hamate fracture. The Twins must decide within five days of the World Series ending whether to extend him the ~$23.1MM qualifying offer. Jeffers is unlikely to accept the QO, but rejecting it and signing elsewhere would yield Minnesota draft compensation.
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