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Jeff Hoffman talks about earning spot in Cincinnati Reds' rotation Jeff Hoffman, who was acquired in a trade from the Colorado Rockies in November, earned a spot in the Cincinnati Reds' starting rotation.

MARCH 31, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM

Will open in rotation Hoffman is expected to open the season as the Reds' fourth starter, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Hoffman probably won't make many turns in the rotation, as it took injuries to Sonny Gray (back), Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) and Tejay Antone (hip) for him to earn a starting role. He's an interesting streaming candidate in the first week of the season, as he'll face the Pirates in his first start, but he's tough to roster in most leagues. His 6.40 ERA in 230.2 career major-league innings is quite poor even when accounting for the fact that he called Coors Field home.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Possible fifth starter Hoffman pitched five innings in Tuesday's start against the Padres, allowing three runs (all in the first inning) while retiring 12 of his last 13 batters, Bobby Nightengale of The...

Impact Nightengale suggests that Hoffman has a good chance of winning a spot in the Reds' rotation to begin the season, ahead of teammate Jose De Leon. The Reds like what Tejay Antone can do out of the bullpen, and Sonny Gray is likely to begin the season on the IL, so there are spots to be won.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of options Hoffman is out of options heading into the 2021 season, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. He is competing for a roster spot, nominally as a starter but potentially as a r...

Impact As Rosecrans reports, Hoffman is the type of pitcher that the Reds like to target, with his fastball spin (83rd percentile) and curve spin (55th percentile) above average. That hasn't yet translated to good results, but the change of scenery could help.

MARCH 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati Reds: Jeff Hoffman finally getting his chance for success Freed from the pitching graveyard known as Coors Field, Jeff Hoffman is finally getting his chance to find success with the Cincinnati Reds....

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

What Rockies, Reds net in four-player trade headlined by Jeff Hoffman Along with Hoffman, the Reds acquired a recent draft pick, while the Rockies added a reliever and an outfield prospect in the trade.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rox deal Hoffman to Reds for RHP, prospect The Rockies acquired right-hander Robert Stephenson and outfield prospect Jameson Hannah from the Reds in exchange for right-hander Jeff Hof...

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • MLB.COM

Dealt to Cincinnati Hoffman was traded from the Rockies to the Reds on Wednesday in exchange for Robert Stephenson and Jameson Hannah, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Hoffman spent the first five seasons of his career with the Rockies, but he was never able to generate much major-league production. The right-hander transitioned to a bullpen role in 2020, but he continued to struggle, posting a 9.28 ERA and 1.92 WHIP over 21.1 innings. It's unclear whether he'll remain a reliever with his new club or whether he'll move back to the rotation.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up one-out save Hoffman earned the save Wednesday against the Diamondbacks after walking one and striking out one in one-third of an inning.

Impact The Rockies entered the ninth with a five-run lead, but neither Tyler Kinley nor Jairo Diaz got the job done so manager Bud Black called Jeff Hoffman to shut the door on the Diamondbacks. With two outs and two runners on, Hoffman walked Eduardo Escobar and struck out Nick Ahmed to earn his first save of the season. Hoffman should gain confidence following this outing, as he had allowed runs in three of his previous four appearances out of the bullpen, though Daniel Bard still looks like the primary closer.

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Notes: Hoffman's improvement; Arenado sits Rockies right-hander Jeff Hoffman rescued righty Ryan Castellani’s hitless Major League debut Saturday night, and, as he has been in two rel...

AUGUST 9, 2020 • MLB.COM

Earns win in relief Hoffman (2-0) earned the win Saturday against the Mariners. He allowed one hit and one walk while striking out two across three scoreless innings.

Impact Hoffman has made two appearances out of the bullpen this season, tossing scoreless outings and earning the win in both. He should remain in a long-relief role after missing out on a rotation spot. This was his first appearance since Aug. 3 -- he could be in line for a more regular role if he keeps pitching like this.

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Loses out on rotation bid Hoffman is expected to remain in the bullpen after the Rockies announced Chi Chi Gonzalez as their fifth starter Sunday, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

Impact Due to a pair of early season off days, the Rockies don't require a fifth starter until Monday's series opener against the Giants, so manager Bud Black waited until more than a week into the campaign to formally round out his rotation. The competition between Gonzalez and Hoffman for the final starting job was said to be close in summer camp, so the former likely won't have much margin for error as he prepares for his first outing of 2020. Expect Hoffman to work in long relief until an opening in the rotation arises.

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

In mix for rotation spot Hoffman tossed three scoreless innings Wednesday in his most recent intrasquad appearance, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Hoffman struck out three over the 44-pitch outing, scattering two walks and one hit. Before spring training was cancelled in mid-March, Hoffman had been locked in a tight battle with Chi Chi Gonzalez for the No. 5 spot in the rotation, and it appears neither pitcher has ceded any ground in the competition during summer camp. Like Hoffman, Gonzalez also worked three scoreless innings Wednesday, so the final starting role could hinge on how the two fare in their last outing of summer camp this week. Due to a pair of off days early in the season, the Rockies could get by with a four-man rotation until Aug. 3, so both Hoffman and Gonzalez may open the campaign in bullpen roles.

JULY 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Making case for fifth-starter spot Gonzalez tossed three scoreless innings Wednesday in his most recent intrasquad appearance, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact He needed only 39 pitches to record nine outs, retiring two via strikeout while walking just one batter. Gonzalez continues to build a good case for the final spot in the Rockies' rotation, but it didn't help his cause that his main competition for the gig, Jeff Hoffman, also threw three scoreless frames. Due to a pair of off days early in the season, the Rockies could get by with a four-man rotation until Aug. 3, so both Gonzalez and Hoffman may open the campaign in bullpen roles.

JULY 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 13, 2020 • YAHOO.COM

Rockies expect to need both González, Hoffman Often these things are called position battles. Cue up the guy with the booming voice: "One rotation spot! Two former top picks! Something’s...

JULY 10, 2020 • MLB.COM

For Rockies' Jeff Hoffman, it's a make-or-break year Now out of minor-league options, Hoffman is in a precarious position.

MAY 7, 2020 • YARDBARKER.COM

Colorado Rockies: Let’s save Jeff Hoffman from Albuquerque Colorado Rockies RHP Jeff Hoffman hasn't quite found success just yet. Let's figure out how what's wrong and what can be done to fix him. C...

JANUARY 30, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Hoffman scheduled to start for Colorado against New York

The Colorado Rockies travel to Citi Field to play the New York Mets

JUNE 9, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

Hoffman’s solid outing leads Rockies past Diamondbacks 5-4

Jeff Hoffman pitched five solid innings and beat out an infield single to drive in a key run as the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamon...

MAY 30, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

Hoffman’s solid outing leads Rockies past Diamondbacks 5-4

Jeff Hoffman Early Struggles Reminiscent of Jon Gray's Start

Inside the Colorado Rockies locker room, Jeff Hoffman and Jon Gray have their lockers right next to each other. They also share a lot of sim...

JUNE 30, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Jeff Hoffman Early Struggles Reminiscent of Jon Gray's Start

Colorado Rockies Make Right Decision with Jeff Hoffman

Earlier tonight, Trevor Irvine wrote an article about the decision by the Colorado Rockies to move Jeff Hoffman to the bullpen. He believes...

JUNE 30, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Colorado Rockies Make Right Decision with Jeff Hoffman

Colorado Rockies Prospect Countdown - #3: Jeff Hoffman

We're getting close to the end of our Colorado Rockies prospect countdown, and it's time to take a look at the cream of the crop. Today, we...

JUNE 30, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Colorado Rockies Prospect Countdown - #3: Jeff Hoffman

Colorado Rockies Make Wrong Decision with Jeff Hoffman

The Colorado Rockies have decided to move starter Jeff Hoffman to the bullpen for the rest of the season. In his place to start will be Germ...

JUNE 30, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Colorado Rockies Make Wrong Decision with Jeff Hoffman

Comparing the MLB Top-100 Prospects Lists

How do the many different MLB top 100 prospects lists compare to each other?It’s prospect season! Over the last month, six different top 10...

JUNE 30, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

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Hoffman scheduled to start for Colorado against New York

Hoffman’s solid outing leads Rockies past Diamondbacks 5-4

Jeff Hoffman Early Struggles Reminiscent of Jon Gray's Start

Colorado Rockies Make Right Decision with Jeff Hoffman

Colorado Rockies Prospect Countdown - #3: Jeff Hoffman

Colorado Rockies Make Wrong Decision with Jeff Hoffman

Comparing the MLB Top-100 Prospects Lists