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The Boston Red Sox are not playing at the level many fans expected coming into the season, but one of their rivals is looking like a World Series contender.
While the Red Sox are trying to get into a position to be buyers at the deadline and make a postseason push, the New York Yankees are already thinking about what they should add at the deadline. Barring a disaster, the Yankees should be adding some new faces to their roster at the trade deadline.
Despite some injuries, the Yankees entered Sunday at 46-29. They have some clear needs, and a catcher is one of them. Austin Wells is on the injured list, but has a .166 batting average through 47 games. They do not have another reliable option at catcher, and USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports that they are targeting Ryan Jeffers at the deadline.
"The Yankees are making it no secret they want Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers at the trade deadline," wrote Nightengale on Sunday.
Jeffers has a .295/.408/.541 slash line in 37 games this season. He is currently on the injured list with a hamate bone fracture, but is expected to return this season. Even if his numbers take a slight dip, he would be an upgrade for the Yankees.
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