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Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman vows he's healthy and comfortable after chaos created by O's and Braves The Toronto Blue Jays newly signed closer Jeff Hoffman vows that he's healthy and comfortable with the chaos created by O's and Braves.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Confirms failed physicals Hoffman on Wednesday confirmed that Baltimore and Atlanta backed away from pursuing him over concerns about his physical, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Speaking to reporters following his signing with the Blue Jays, Hoffman said he was surprised his physicals raised red flags about his right shoulder, adding that he feels healthy and the shoulder is a "non-issue." Hoffman is projected to be Toronto's closer after posting a 2.28 ERA and 158:35 K:BB over 118.2 regular-season innings across the last two seasons. If healthy, the righty has elite potential as a fantasy closer.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Physical concerns nixed two deals Atlanta had a contract in place with Hoffman that fell apart after he failed a physical, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Robert Murray of FanSided.com also reported previously that the Orioles had a three-year, $40 million deal in place with Hoffman that was nixed due to concerns over his right shoulder. It's not clear whether it was the shoulder which caused Hoffman's potential contract with Atlanta to fall apart, but it's a safe assumption. The righty has had two shoulder-related injured list stints during his career, but not since 2021. Hoffman ultimately reached a three-year, $33 million deal with the Blue Jays which could get up to $39 million through incentives. He's slated to serve as Toronto's closer, but with Hoffman having a health red flag, fantasy managers might want to consider Yimi Garcia and/or Chad Green as a handcuff.

JANUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays sign reliever Hoffman to three-year-deal TORONTO - Right-handed pitcher Jeff Hoffman, selected ninth overall by the Blue Jays in 2014 first-year player draft and dealt to the Colora...

JANUARY 11, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

Blue Jays add All-Star reliever Jeff Hoffman with $33 million, three-year contract - The Boston Globe Hoffman went 3-3 with a 2.17 ERA and 10 saves last season for the NL East champion Philadelphia Phillies, earning his first All-Star selecti...

JANUARY 11, 2025 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Looking at what Jeff Hoffman brings to the back end of the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen After almost a month of radio silence,...

JANUARY 11, 2025 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Inks three-year pact with Toronto Hoffman signed a three-year, $33 million contract with the Blue Jays on Friday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact After bouncing between Colorado, Cincinnati and Philadelphia over his first nine years in the majors, Hoffman will reunite with the organization that originally drafted him back in 2014. The 32-year-old reliever is coming off the best statistical season of his career, as he reached the 10-save mark for the first time and finished the year with a 2.17 ERA and 0.96 WHIP over 66.1 innings. Now in Toronto, it's likely he receives a chance to unseat Chad Green as the team's go-to closer.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Being considered by some as starter Hoffman is being pursued by some teams in free agency as a starting pitcher, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hoffman, who turns 32 in January, broke out as a full-time reliever the last two seasons with the Phillies, posting a 2.28 ERA and 158:35 K:BB over 118.2 innings. He does have plenty of past experience as a starter and throws four pitches, so some clubs are intrigued by the possibility of giving him another shot to start. It's not clear what Hoffman's preference is -- or if he has one -- but he should be able to land a nice multi-year contract either way.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missed workout with stiff neck Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Hoffman didn't pitch in a simulated game Wednesday due to a stiff neck, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Thomson said holding Hoffman back was precautionary, adding that he expects the reliever to be "fine" for Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday. Hoffman will be a high-leverage reliever for the Phillies this postseason following a regular season which saw him collect a 2.17 ERA and 89:16 K:BB over 66.1 innings.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Secures 10th save Hoffman struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Thursday's 5-4 win over Atlanta.

Impact Both Hoffman and Carlos Estevez had gone two days without pitching, so it's unclear why Hoffman got the save chance in this outing. This was his fourth scoreless outing in a row, and he's allowed three runs over 9.1 innings across his last 11 appearances since a four-run meltdown at Seattle on Aug. 3. Hoffman hadn't logged a save since July 10, and it's unclear if this signals a changing in the bullpen hierarchy or not, though manager Rob Thomson is known to prefer a committee for closing duties. For the year, Hoffman has a 1.92 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 74:15 K:BB through 56.1 innings while adding 10 saves and 17 holds.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns another hold Hoffman earned his 17th hold of the season Friday against the Nationals, facing two batters and earning one popout and one strikeout.

Impact The Phillies have had a fluid approach to the ninth inning this season, though Hoffman at one point appeared to be moving into something close to a true closer's role, earning a save in fourth straight appearances from June 30 through July 10. He hasn't earned a save since then, though the Phillies as a team have just two in that time, with one going to Matt Strahm and the other to new acquisition Carlos Estevez. Estevez seems to be the committee leader at the moment, but he blew a save on Friday and has now allowed at least one run in four of his eight appearances for his new team, so there's no guarantee he gets the next chance.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hoffman's rare stumble prolongs Phils' funk SEATTLE – The Phillies keep finding incredible ways to lose. They blew their latest lead in Saturday night’s 6-5 loss to the Mariners in 10...

AUGUST 4, 2024 • MLB.COM

Matt Strahm and Jeff Hoffman prove they don't need designated reliever roles to make the All-Star game All the age-old chatter about relievers needing to have defined roles in order to thrive? The Phillies have turned it all on its ear.

JULY 17, 2024 • INQUIRER.COM

Locks down ninth save Hoffman struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record his ninth save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Jose Alvarado was called upon to face Freddie Freeman and the heart of the Los Angeles order in the eighth inning, leaving the save chance to Hoffman. That's been the norm of late, as Hoffman has saves in four straight appearances since June 30, while Alvarado has only one save and one hold during that time. Hoffman's performance has earned him increased responsibility, as he hasn't walked a batter in over a month and has a 1.69 ERA, 0.56 WHIP and 13:0 K:BB over his last 10.2 innings. Manager Rob Thomson will play matchups in high-leverage spots with the left-handed Alvarado and the right-handed Hoffman, but the latter seems the better bet for saves heading into the All-Star break.

JULY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 9, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

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JULY 7, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

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Secures eighth save Hoffman struck out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning and earned a save over Atlanta.

Impact Hoffman threw nine of 14 pitches for strikes to close out the 8-6 win. He's picked up saves in three straight appearances and has converted six straight chances dating back to May 17. Hoffman now owns a stellar 1.21 ERA with a 47:8 K:BB through 37.1 frames. Jose Alvarado took the mound in the eighth inning of what appeared to be a blowout win but gave up a three-run homer to Marcell Ozuna.

JULY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Secures eighth save Hoffman struck out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning Friday and earned a save over Atlanta.

Impact Hoffman threw nine of 14 pitches for strikes to close out the 8-6 win. He's picked up a save in three straight appearances and has converted six straight chances dating back to May 17. Hoffman now owns a stellar 1.21 ERA with a 47:8 K:BB through 37.1 frames. Jose Alvarado took the mound in the eighth inning of what appeared to be a blowout win but gave up a three-run homer to Marcell Ozuna.

JULY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches seventh save Hoffman struck out two batters in a scoreless inning to collect the save Tuesday versus the Cubs.

Impact The Phillies saw a 6-1 lead quickly get cut to 6-4 after Seiya Suzuki hit a three-run shot off Jose Ruiz in the ninth inning, so Philadelphia brought in Hoffman to make sure things didn't get out of hand. Jose Alvarado remains the team leader with 12 saves on the year, but Hoffman has also proven to be a reliable option with a 1.24 ERA in 36.1 innings.

JULY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns sixth save Hoffman struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning to pick up the save Sunday vs Miami.

Impact Hoffman allowed a runner to reach on an error but was otherwise solid to pick up his sixth save. Jose Alvarado leads the Phillies with 12 saves this season, but Hoffman has gotten the occasional opportunity. No matter the role, Hoffman has proven to be one of the most reliable bullpen weapons for the Phillies this season, pitching with a 1.27 ERA and 0.93 WHIP.

JUNE 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies' Jeff Hoffman thought about that Game 7 slider all winter — and how to get better During the winter, Hoffman kept coming back to that ill-fated pitch in the NLCS. He wants another shot at that Game 7 moment.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jeff Hoffman's rise to trusted Phillies reliever is the culmination of a life-changing year Every year, countless pitchers sign minor-league deals with the hopes of impressing. For Hoffman, it's been a remarkable rise in 2023.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Three Phillies relievers whose rise helps explain one of baseball's best bullpens "I haven't been in one like this," Jeff Hoffman said of the Phillies' bullpen. "We have some serious thunder down there."

JULY 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Contract selected by PHI Hoffman had his contract selected by the Phillies on Thursday.

Impact Hoffman triggered the opt-out clause in his minor-league contract with Philly earlier this week, forcing the hand of the reigning NL champs. He had racked up 16 strikeouts through nine innings of relief this season at Triple-A Lehigh Valley but was holding an overall 7.00 ERA. The right-hander figures to operate in a low-leverage bullpen role.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exercises opt-out clause Hoffman exercised the opt-out clause in his minor-league contract with the Phillies earlier this week, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hoffman has yet to be officially released, so perhaps the two sides were able to come to a new agreement. If not, he will soon become a free agent. The 30-year-old right-hander has flashed improved velocity this season with Triple-A Lehigh Valley but was sporting an ugly 7.00 ERA through nine innings of relief in the International League.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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