{"id":97870,"date":"2025-09-24T11:14:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T11:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=97870"},"modified":"2025-09-24T11:14:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T11:14:09","slug":"exclusive-buzz-jeffers-return-doesnt-just-bolster-the-offense-but-could-also-reshape-the-defense-giving-twins-fans-renewed-hope-for-a-big-turnaround-in-upcoming-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=97870","title":{"rendered":"EXCLUSIVE BUZZ: Jeffers\u2019 return doesn\u2019t just bolster the offense but could also reshape the defense giving Twins fans renewed hope for a big turnaround in upcoming games"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Tw\u0456n\u0455 c\u0430tcher Ry\u0430n Jeffer\u0455 re\u0456n\u0455t\u0430ted from \u0456njured l\u0456\u0455t<\/h4>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-10 offset-md-1 noSidePadding\">\n<div class=\"carousel-caption-alt\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid d-block w-100 p-0 wp-post-image\" title=\"Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers stands on the field as Chicago White Sox catcher Edgar Quero runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, in Minneapolis. 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