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Walters: Twins’ Ryan Jeffers isn’t dwelling on trade talk
Jeffers says he is not focused on speculation as the Twins weigh whether to trade him before free agency.
Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers dismissed trade rumors on Friday, insisting he remains "unfazed" by speculation surrounding his future despite pending free agency after this season.
With the Major League Baseball trade deadline approaching, the Twins face losing Jeffers without compensation if he enters free agency after this season, intensifying speculation.
Reports indicate the Twins' Pohlad ownership would sell the club as soon as they receive the right offer, adding uncertainty to the franchise's direction.
Competing in the American League Central Division, the Twins could be in first place had they not traded key players last year, observers suggest.
Major League Baseball owners and players must negotiate a new economic model following an expected 2027 lockout, with potential revenue reaching nearly $2 billion.