Ryan Jeffers

NEW: Will undergo surgery this week to repair a left hamate bone fracture. Typical recovery is 8 weeks minimum, often closer to 10-12 weeks for catchers who need full grip strength. Christian Vázquez gets the bulk of starts; Travis Adams recalled. Drop in 1-catcher formats; stash in 2-catcher.

The premier catcher return of the second half. He was one of the best fantasy catchers before the hamate fracture on May 18, and his first game back looked sharp: double, walk, five plate appearances. Available in most standard leagues at around 45%. Top target in any trade involving a breakout catcher whose numbers may not hold.

With Yainer Diaz (HOU) IL'd 4-6 weeks and Heim now in Oakland, the C pool got thinner. Jeffers has been a top-6 fantasy C with an .865 OPS and 4 HR. Pitcher List has him as the 2nd-priority hitter add. If somehow available, claim today.

With Yainer Diaz out 4-6 weeks and Jonah Heim moving to a backup role in Oakland, the catcher pool just got thinner. Jeffers has been a top-7 fantasy C all year and is rostered in fewer leagues than he should be. If he's somehow on your shallow waiver, this is the last claim window.