Twins’ Star Catcher Plans to Decline QO; Now What?

Sep 16, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers (27) prepares to face New York Yankees pitcher David Bednar (53) in the tenth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images The Minnesota Twins (77-85) didn t wait long to make their first offseason decision on Ryan Jeffers. On Nov. 2, they extended the 29-year-old catcher a qualifying offer worth $23.15 million for one year. It was the obvious move, especially after they held onto Jeffers past the Aug. 3 trade deadline. It also put the ball in Jeffers court. Well, on Wednesday, a source told Bobby Nightengale Jr (Star Tribune) that Jeffers intends to decline the qualifying offer and pursue a multi-year contract. He has until 3 p.m. CT on Tuesday, Nov. 17, to make it official. LAS VEGAS – Ryan Jeffers intends to decline his one-year, $23.15 million qualifying offer, a source told the Minnesota Star Tribune on Wednesday. But the Twins will try to sign him to a lon