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Royals Acquire Nolan Hoffman to Complete Trade Deadline Moves The Kansas City Royals completed a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies to acquire Nolan Hoffman ahead of the trade deadline.

8 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Going to Kansas City The Royals acquired Hoffman from the Phillies on Monday in exchange for Manuel Colon.

Impact Hoffman had been booted off the Phillies' 40-man roster earlier Monday, but he'll now join a new 40-man roster in Kansas City. The right-handed reliever has logged a 4.72 ERA and 40:18 K:BB over 34.1 innings at the Triple-A level this season and has given up two runs in 4.2 frames in the majors in 2026.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Booted off 40-man roster The Phillies designated Hoffman for assignment Monday.

Impact The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for left-hander Brooks Raley, who was acquired in a trade with the Mets on Monday. Hoffman has spent nearly all of the 2026 season at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, where he's logged a 4.72 ERA and 40:18 K:BB over 34.1 innings.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Phillies' Bryce Harper will move to right field to make room for 3-time batting champ Luis Arraez

Bryce Harper is now the Philadelphia Phillies right fielder after team president Dave Dombrowski swung a deal for three-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Gia...

16 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Sent back to minors The Phillies optioned Hoffman to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

Impact Hoffman made one appearance during his most recent stint with the big club, getting charged with one run over 1.1 innings. He's exiting the active roster in order to make space for Aaron Nola's return from paternity leave.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies place starting pitcher Aaron Nola on the paternity list, recall Nolan Hoffman

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola is on the paternity list as of Friday

MAY 30 • Associated Press

Back with big club The Phillies recalled Hoffman from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.

Impact Hoffman made a couple relief appearances for the Phillies earlier this season, allowing one run with a 2:1 K:BB over 3.1 innings. He will likely be on the roster only for a few days while Aaron Nola is on paternity leave.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A Hoffman was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after Thursday's doubleheader against the Giants.

Impact Hoffman was added to the major-league roster ahead of the team's doubleheader versus San Francisco. He tossed two innings, giving up one run on four hits and a walk while striking out a batter in the team's 6-5 extra-inning win in the nightcap. Hoffman has now pitched 3.1 innings, allowing one run while striking out two over two appearances with the Phillies this season.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Up as 27th man The Phillies recalled Hoffman from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday.

Impact Hoffman was just optioned Tuesday, but he's back to serve as the 27th man for Thursday's doubleheader against the Giants. The righty reliever will provide bullpen protection before likely being sent back down following the twin bill.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A The Phillies optioned Hoffman to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

Impact The right-hander was called up by the Phillies on Thursday and will head back to Triple-A after firing 1.1 scoreless frames in his lone appearance. That strong showing combined with Hoffman's 2.35 ERA across seven outings for Lehigh Valley this season should help him to get another look in the majors later this year.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Slumping Phillies release high-priced righty Taijuan Walker and recall Nolan Hoffman

The slumping Philadelphia Phillies released veteran right-hander Taijuan Walker before Thursday’s game against the Chicago Cubs and recalled righty Nolan Hoffman from Triple-A Lehi...

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Recalled from Triple-A The Phillies recalled Hoffman from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday.

Impact Hoffman will provide a fresh arm for the Phillies' bullpen. The right-handed reliever holds a 2.35 ERA and 14:4 K:BB over 7.2 frames at Lehigh Valley this season.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The Phillies optioned Hoffman to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Hoffman made his MLB debut with a single appearance for the Phillies last season, and he showed his upside during spring training with a 10:1 K:BB across 7.1 innings. The 28-year-old had a 4.85 ERA and 1.46 WHIP across 65 innings at the Triple-A level last year, and he'll likely need to show a bit more consistency at Lehigh Valley to earn a longer look in the majors.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors The Phillies optioned Hoffman to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

Impact The right-hander was promoted Monday and will return to Lehigh Valley after giving up three runs over an inning against the Mariners in his MLB debut. Jose Alvarado (suspension) was reinstated to round out Philadelphia's active roster.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 19, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Summoned from minors The Phillies recalled Hoffman from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday.

Impact Hoffman was acquired from the Rangers in June and has collected a 5.00 ERA and 73:32 K:BB over 54 innings at the Triple-A level this season. He will be making his major-league debut when/if he gets into a game.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Acquired by Phillies The Phillies acquired Hoffman from the Rangers on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations, selected Hoffman's contract from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and optioned him to Lehigh...

Impact Hoffman has been at Triple-A Round Rock all season, collecting a 5.91 ERA and 46:21 K:BB over 35 innings. The 27-year-old has not made an appearance at the major-league level.

JUNE 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Texas Hoffman signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Thursday and received an invitation to spring training.

Impact Hoffman spent all of last season with the Orioles' Triple-A affiliate, where he finished with a 3.88 ERA and 1.74 WHIP with 77 strikeouts over 58 innings. The 27-year-old right-hander has yet to appear in an MLB game and is likely destined to remain in the minors to begin 2025.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Phillies' Bryce Harper will move to right field to make room for 3-time batting champ Luis Arraez

Phillies place starting pitcher Aaron Nola on the paternity list, recall Nolan Hoffman

Slumping Phillies release high-priced righty Taijuan Walker and recall Nolan Hoffman