JEFF HOFFMAN NEWS

Excelling as closer so far Hoffman picked up the save after throwing a clean ninth inning in Friday's win over Seattle. He struck out two.

Impact The Mariners made Hoffman work Friday, as the right-hander won a seven-pitch sequence against Randy Arozarena and an eight-pitch battle versus Dylan Moore by way of the punchout. The hard-throwing Hoffman has excelled as Toronto's closer to begin the season, posting a 1.59 ERA, 0.62 WHIP and a pristine 16:1 K:BB over 11.1 innings. The righty is a perfect 5-for-5 on save opportunities so far.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bowden Francis pitches six innings as Blue Jays win third straight, beat Mariners 3-1

Bowden Francis pitched six innings to win for the first time in three starts, George Springer had two hits and scored twice and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 3-1...

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman is providing the electric relief the team needed A break from the 'super-intense closer type,' Toronto Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman is letting his swing-and-miss stuff do the talking.

3 DAYS AGO • TORONTOSUN.COM

Secures fourth save Hoffman gave up one run on one hit while striking out one in the ninth inning Wednesday to record his fourth save of the season in a 3-1 win over Atlanta.

Impact The Toronto closer served up a solo shot to Drake Baldwin to ruin a combined shutout bid, but otherwise Hoffman was in control once again. The right-hander is 4-for-4 in save chances to begin his first season as the unquestioned top option in a big-league bullpen, posting a 1.74 ERA, 0.68 WHIP and 14:1 K:BB through 10.1 innings.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Guerrero hits first HR of season as Blue Jays spoil Strider's return with 3-1 win

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his first home run of the season and drove in a pair, Chris Bassitt pitched five shutout innings and the Toronto Blue Jays spoiled Spencer Strider’s retur...

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabs win in extras Hoffman (2-0) picked up the win in Sunday's extra-inning victory over the Orioles, allowing one hit over two scoreless innings and striking out four.

Impact The Toronto closer entered a 6-6 tie in the ninth inning, and stuck around for the 10th after the Blue Jays pushed across a run in the top of the final frame. Hoffman tossed 24 pitches (18 strikes) in the appearance, which could make him unavailable Monday should the team have a late lead to protect against Atlanta. Through his first 9.1 innings with the Jays, Hoffman has a 0.96 ERA, 0.64 WHIP and dominant 13:1 K:BB while converting all three of his save chances.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays' Jeff Hoffman had savage celebration after beating Orioles | Sporting News Canada Jeff had this one thought out already.

APRIL 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Hoffman lets loose after two-inning extras shutdown vs. O's: 'I love it' BALTIMORE -- If Jeff Hoffman had a nickel for every two-inning relief outing involving extra innings that earned him a win this season, he’d...

APRIL 14 • MLB.COM

Blue Jays Closer Jeff Hoffman Had Petty Reason for Blowing Orioles' Dugout a Kiss The Orioles backed out of a $40 million contract offer to Hoffman due to concerns following a physical.

APRIL 13 • SACBEE.COM

Blue Jays rally for extra-inning win over Orioles Jeff Hoffman blanked the Baltimore Orioles in the ninth and 10th innings to help the visiting Toronto Blue Jays finish off their 7-6 comebac...

APRIL 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bichette drives in winner in 11th, Guerrero celebrates extension with 3 hits as Blue Jays beat Bosox

Bo Bichette’s sacrifice fly in the 11th inning scored Ernie Clement and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. celebrated his contract extension with three hits as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Bo...

APRIL 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin Gausman shines as Blue Jays prevail in extra-inning thriller at Fenway Park Jeff Hoffman was once again good, while Nick Sandlin picked up where his fellow relief pitcher left off as the Blue Jays improved to 8-5.

APRIL 10 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Blue Jays finalize $500 million, 14-year contract for 2026-39

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays have finalized their $500 million, 14-year contract that starts in 2026

APRIL 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guerrero, Blue Jays agree to a $500 million, 14-year deal that starts in 2026, AP source says

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a $500 million, 14-year contract that starts in 2026, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press, a...

APRIL 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lindor's sac fly caps Mets' 3-2 comeback win over Blue Jays after Winker's 2-run triple in the 8th

Francisco Lindor’s walk-off sacrifice fly capped a late comeback that was keyed by Jesse Winker’s two-run triple in the eighth inning, leading the New York Mets to a 3-2 victory ov...

APRIL 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Easton Lucas goes 5 scoreless in first big league start as Jays beat Nats 4-2 for 3-game sweep

Easton Lucas allowed one hit over five scoreless innings in his first major league start, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Washington Nationals 4-2 to complete a three-game sweep

APRIL 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns third save Wednesday Hoffman picked up his third save of the season in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Nationals. He gave up one run on three hits while striking out one batter in the ninth inning.

Impact Hoffman needed only eight pitches to notch his second save of the year Tuesday, but he faced tougher resistance in Wednesday's bout. He quickly registered the first two outs of the ninth frame, but he proceeded to allow three straight hits, including an RBI double to Nathaniel Lowe, before the game ended after Tyler Heineman caught Jacob Young stealing at second. Hoffman has secured a save in all three chances he's had and has tossed just 18 pitches across his last two outings.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Secures second save Hoffman picked up his second save in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Nationals, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Hoffman needed just eight pitches to set the Nationals down in order. He's had no trouble yet in three appearances early on, allowing just two hits with a 4:0 K:BB.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Bichette gets tiebreaking hit in eighth, Blue Jays beat Nationals 5-3 for 3rd straight win

Bo Bichette hit a tiebreaking tworun single with two out in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays won their third straight game by beating the Washington Nationals 5-3

APRIL 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns first save Hoffman earned the save in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Orioles, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Hoffman retired all three batters he faced, capping off a 10-pitch battle with Gary Sanchez to record a game-ending strikeout. The 32-year-old excelled in a shared closer role for Philadelphia last season, converting 10 of 13 save chances while posting a 2.17 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 89 strikeouts. Now in Toronto, he has the opportunity to thrive as the full-time closer for another playoff contender.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jays' Bassitt pitches 6 innings for first win, Sugano leaves O's debut with cramp, Toronto wins 3-1

Chris Bassitt pitched six innings to win his first start of the season, George Springer hit a two-run single and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1

MARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Getting locked in Hoffman gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning during Saturday's split-squad game against the Tigers.

Impact Signed in the offseason to be the Blue Jays' new closer, Hoffman has looked the part so far in camp, posting a 5:0 K:BB over three scoreless frames, and Jace Jung's single on Saturday was the first baserunner the right-hander had allowed. Hoffman recorded a career-high 10 saves last season for the Phillies, but he should smash that mark in 2025.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Baseball Sleepers 2025: Top 5 underrated relief pitchers to target this upcoming season ft. Jeff Hoffman and Ryan Pressly Who doesn't love a good fantasy baseball sleeper? Fantasy managers are always on the hunt for the next hidden gem that they can find later i...

MARCH 8 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"I treated it like the World Series" - Jeff Hoffman reveals how dominating Bryce Harper in live at-bats earned him roster spot and changed his career Jeff Hoffman is set to pitch for the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 season after spending the last two years with Philadelphia.

MARCH 3 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Reds legend gives verdict on Ross Atkins' offseason moves after Blue Jays add Max Scherzer, Anthony Santander, Jeff Hoffman to roster Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins has made some good moves over the winter. Analyst Sean Casey has credited Atkins for putting t...

FEBRUARY 4 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM