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Twins Catcher Jeffers Injured, Undergoing Wrist Evaluation
19 May
Summary
- Ryan Jeffers is being evaluated for a left wrist sprain after an early exit.
- He will undergo an MRI on Tuesday morning to determine the extent of the injury.
- Jeffers is having a strong season, hitting .295 with seven home runs.
Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers is currently undergoing evaluation for a left wrist sprain. He was removed from Monday's contest against the Houston Astros during an at-bat in the eighth inning.
Jeffers reported that he will have an MRI on Tuesday morning to gain a clearer understanding of the injury's severity. The incident occurred after he broke his bat on a foul ball, leading him to confer with the athletic training staff.
Despite this setback, Jeffers has been performing exceptionally well this season. He entered Monday's game batting .295 with a .408 on-base percentage and a .541 slugging percentage, having already hit seven home runs and driven in 26 runs. His performance makes this injury a significant concern for the team.
