Long-time Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers was one of eight players to receive a qualifying offer this offseason.
The Minnesota Twins have extended a one-year, $23.15 million qualifying offer to catcher Ryan Jeffers, according to Joel Sherman of The New York Post. Writer Jackson Kruse argues this was the right decision for Minnesota, noting that Jeffers represents the top hitting catcher available and that retaining him on a short-term deal would provide a smooth bridge to prospect Vahn Lackey.
Jeffers has until November 17 to accept or decline the offer. Should he decline and sign elsewhere as a free agent, the Twins will receive draft pick compensation depending on the value of his new contract. In 92 games this past season, Jeffers hit .256 with 14 home runs.
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