Yankees given harsh Ryan Jeffers reality before trade deadline

There's no doubt that the New York Yankees will be searching for a catcher upgrade at the trade deadline. The trio of Austin Wells, J.C. Escarra and Ali Sanchez has not produced nearly enough on offense. "Even with Austin Wells hitting a pair of home runs in New York's final few games before the All-Star Break, the Yankees have a year-to-date 'as catcher' triple-slash of .176/.251/.270," wrote Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller. For weeks, rumors have connected the Yankees to a slugging backstop from the Minnesota Twins. But given the Twins' surprising record and their potential run to the postseason, the AL Central club appears unlikely to sell. That leaves the Yankees without a legitimate chance to make a strong offer for right-handed hitter Ryan Jeffers. "Everyone has been connecting them t