The New York Yankees could acquire Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers ahead of the trade deadline in exchange for shortstop Anthony Volpe and reliever Camilo Doval, according to a proposal reported by The Athletic's Chris Kirschner on July 27, 2026.
The potential deal addresses immediate needs for both franchises.
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New York seeks catching depth, while Minnesota faces shortstop production issues in an offense that otherwise leads the American League in runs scored.
Jeffers is approaching free agency after this season.
His connection to New York includes director of catching Tanner Swanson, who helped Minnesota draft Jeffers in the second round in 2018.
"Ryan Jeffers is the most logical catching target for the Yankees because of his relationship with Tanner Swanson, the club’s director of catching.
Swanson was a key figure in the Minnesota Twins’ decision to draft Jeffers in 2018," Kirschner wrote.
"Jeffers will be a free agent after this season, so this move would also give the Yankees a stretch run to determine if he could also be a longer-term fit.
In return, the Twins would get two change-of-scenery candidates in Volpe and Doval."
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Volpe returned to action this year after recovering from early season shoulder surgery and splitting time at shortstop with Jose Caballero.
In 158 plate appearances, the 25-year-old has posted a . 246/.
342/. 326 slash line with one home run and 13 RBI, alongside a career line of .
224/. 288/.
375 across four seasons.
Despite his offensive inconsistency, Volpe remains under team control and holds strong defensive metrics, recorded at 6 OAA in 2026.
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The Twins would also receive Doval, a veteran reliever under team control through next season who holds a 4.51 FIP and a 22.6 percent strikeout rate this year.
