The Minnesota Twins have multiple talented catchers on the 40-man roster.
As spring training approaches, the Minnesota Twins enter another pivotal stretch for a roster caught between staying competitive and preparing for possible transition.
After a disappointing 2025 season, Minnesota has emphasized flexibility, particularly at positions where long-term certainty is lacking. Catcher is one of those spots, and the Twins’ recent moves reflect a front office keeping multiple paths open.
Ryan Jeffers remains the starter, but the Twins’ decision to sign Victor Caratini to a two-year $14 million deal this offseason added a meaningful wrinkle. Caratini is not just a depth piece. He is a proven major‑league catcher with starting experience, solid defensive metrics and a switch‑hitting bat capable of contributing consistently.
His presence gives Minnesota legitimate optionality, especially with Jeffers entering the final year of team control in 2026. That dynamic has only fueled speculation about Jeffers’ future with the organization.
Around the league, however, Jeffers continues to gain recognition for what he brings to the position. Over the weekend, MLB Network named Jeffers to its annual All‑Underrated Team in a social media post, highlighting his ability to produce at a level that often goes unnoticed nationally. The honor underscores how Jeffers is viewed beyond Minnesota, even as trade rumors quietly linger.
Jeffers’ rise within the Twins organization has been defined by steady growth. Drafted in the second round of the 2018 MLB Draft, he debuted during the shortened 2020 season and spent his early years sharing time behind the plate. Over time, he refined his approach, improved defensively and developed into a trusted presence for Minnesota’s pitching staff. His power has always been part of the profile, but his overall offensive production has improved each season.
In 2025, Jeffers delivered another productive campaign. The 28‑year‑old appeared in 119 games, posting a .266 batting average, a .356 on‑base percentage and a .752 OPS. He finished with nine home runs and 47 RBIs, providing well above‑average power for a catcher while remaining a steady run producer.
For the Twins, the Jeffers‑Caratini pairing presents both opportunity and uncertainty. Caratini’s capability as a starter gives Minnesota coverage if Jeffers is moved, injured or departs after 2026. At the same time, Jeffers’ production and team control make him a logical trade candidate for clubs seeking catching help.
Being labeled underrated feels appropriate. Jeffers has quietly become one of the Twins’ most reliable players, even as the organization weighs difficult decisions about what comes next.