Ryan Jeffers, the Minnesota Twins' catcher, will miss six to eight weeks due to a broken left hamate bone, a significant loss for the team. Jeffers has been having a standout season, hitting .295 with seven home runs and 26 RBIs, and leading the league in challenges won. His absence is expected to impact the Twins' offensive production, as manager Derek Shelton noted the difficulty in replacing Jeffers' contributions. To address this gap, the Twins have signed veteran catcher Alex Jackson, who has experience working with the pitching staff during spring training. Despite Jackson's career OPS of .527, he has shown improved performance at Triple A, with an OPS of .811 and seven home runs this season. The Twins are optimistic about their depth and believe that a collective effort from the team will be necessary to compensate for Jeffers' absence. General manager Jeremy Zoll highlighted the importance of other players stepping up to fill the void left by Jeffers.