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Houston Kellman highlights the NEWEST updates from top MLB insider Jeff Passan, as he alluded to Red Sox catcher Adley Rutschman consistently landing on the injured list, and why Boston should sign free agent Ryan Jeffers as a backup plan.
In his ESPN offseason piece on Nov 10, Passan picks Jeffers, the Minnesota Twins catcher who had a .814 OPS and 14 home runs in 2026. That out-hit Rutschman (.740) and Connor Wong (.655). Rutschman came over from the Orioles at the trade deadline for four players, went on the injured list three times this year and hits free agency after the 2027 season.
Jeffers has a .838 career OPS against left-handed pitching, but his arm graded among the worst in MLB on stolen bases. The Twins hold his $23.15 million qualifying offer until Nov 17, and Minnesota is engaged with him. The Boston Globe puts the Red Sox at about $258.5 million in luxury tax commitments for 2027. Passan also names Ketel Marte and Corey Seager as trade bats for Boston. This video breaks down the fit, the price and whether Jeffers is the insurance or the next starting catcher in Boston.
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0:00 Red Sox catcher Ryan Jeffers vs Adley Rutschman
1:16 Adley Rutschman's injuries in 2026
3:34 Ryan Jeffers' OPS and 14 home runs
5:50 Ryan Jeffers' arm and stolen base numbers
7:23 Ryan Jeffers' $23.15 million Twins qualifying offer
10:33 Is Ryan Jeffers insurance or Boston's next catcher
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