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Blue Jays turn to closer by committee after Jeff Hoffman’s struggles

It appears as if the Toronto Blue Jays will have a closer by committee for the foreseeable future. It is no surprise that the Blue Jays decided to remove Jeff Hoffman from the closer role, with the announcement coming on Friday by general manager Ross Atkins.

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Blue Jays Injury Updates: Yesavage returns from rehab assignment to discuss next steps, Berríos’ rehab moving to Triple-A Buffalo and more

Trey Yesavage (right shoulder) has rejoined the Toronto Blue Jays to determine where he’ll make his next start, manager John Schneider revealed prior to Friday’s series opener against the Cleveland Guardians.

Jeff Hoffman News / Larry Brown Sports / April 24

Blue Jays make a big decision on the struggling Jeff Hoffman

Jeff Hoffman is officially out of a job (as the closer). Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins announced to reporters on Friday that Hoffman has been removed from his role as the team’s closer.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / April 24

Blue Jays make needed change at closer

The Blue Jays find themselves 5.5 games out of first place entering Friday. A change in the closer role was needed to keep the season from completely slipping away.

Eric Lauer's struggles a concern in the Blue Jays rotation

Blue Jays prospect Sean Keys hits two home runs in Fisher Cats’ 6-4 victory

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 24

Blue Jays Series Preview: Toronto return home to host Guardians after going 4-5 on road trip

The Toronto Blue Jays snapped their series losing streak in their most recent series. Heading out west to take on the Los Angeles Angels, the Blue Jays lost six consecutive series dating back to the start of the Colorado Rockies series in March.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Blue Jays’ John Schneider Gives George Springer Injury Update Before Guardians Game

George Springer’s return from a toe injury may be closer than Toronto Blue Jays fans expected. Manager John Schneider provided an encouraging update on

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 24

Blue Jays Gameday (April 24): Toronto welcomes the Guardians and hope to build off strong end to road trip

After a nine-game road trip, the Toronto Blue Jays have returned to Rogers Centre. They’ll kick off a six-game home stand, beginning with a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians over the weekend.

Sean Keys News / Bluejaysnation / April 24

Blue Jays prospect Sean Keys hits two home runs in Fisher Cats’ 6-4 victory

Sean Keys is quickly making a name for himself in the Toronto Blue Jays’ farm system. The corner infielder was drafted in the fourth round of the 2024 draft and led the organization in home runs in 2025.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 24

Advanced Stats Answer the Blue Jays Two Biggest Questions

The Toronto Blue Jays have won four of their last five, and reinforcements are almost here—but first some decisions will have to be made. Trey Yesavage and José Berríos are on the verge of returns to the rotation, and manager John Schneider is considering making a change in the ninth inning with Jeff Hoffman's recent struggles.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 24

Eloy Jiménez is providing value to the Blue Jays’ lineup in early season audition

Through 24 games to open the 2026 regular season, the Toronto Blue Jays’ offence has left much to be desired. Sitting with a 10-14 record, the Blue Jays

George Springer News / Bluejaysnation / April 24

Blue Jays: Who goes when George Springer returns?

The Toronto Blue Jays are about to get some much-needed reinforcements with George Springer nearing a return from the injured list with a fractured toe. Springer’s importance cannot be overstated.

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Eric Lauer News / Just Baseball / April 24

Eric Lauer Hasn’t Been Passing the Blue Jays’ Vibe Check

Amid a lot of injuries to key pieces in their starting rotation, the Toronto Blue Jays have had to rely on some names that otherwise might not have held rotation spots.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 24

Blue Jays Could Seek New Free-Agent Starter While Key Players Still Rehabbing

Anybody who is following baseball this season knows of the injury crisis that the Toronto Blue Jays are going through right now, especially with the starting rotation.

Brendon Little News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 23

Blue Jays Star Reliever is Dominating Triple-A Following Shocking Send Down

The Toronto Blue Jays have experienced some woes in the injury department, but those issues are far from the only reason they find themselves near the bottom of the American League East and struggling to win ball games.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 23

Blue Jays in evaluation mode as homestand opens vs. Guardians

The Toronto Blue Jays will try to gain some traction during a six-game homestand that starts Friday night against the Cleveland Guardians. The Blue Jays completed a 4-5 road trip with a 7-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday as they continue to seek the magic of last season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 23

3 Buffalo Bisons pitchers who are next in line for a promotion to the big leagues

With the 2026 season being a rough go so far for the Blue Jays, there have been some notable issues that have flared up all season, one of which is a taxed starting rotation and bullpen.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 23

Blue Jays: Patrick Corbin has played his way into a bigger role in the rotation until reinforcements arrive

The Toronto Blue Jays are navigating a barrage of injuries to begin the 2026 season, most notably in the starting rotation. Trey Yesavage, Bowden Francis,

Jeff Hoffman News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 23

Why Jeff Hoffman May Not Be Done as the Blue Jays' Closer - Yet

Jeff Hoffman has been something of a lightning rod for criticism among Toronto Blue Jays fans ever since surrendering the game-tying home run to Miguel Rojas in Game 7 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers (and probably even before that too).

Brendon Little News / Bluejaysnation / April 23

Blue Jays: Brendon Little is doing all the right things in Buffalo

Brendon Little needed a reset, and the confines of Sahlen Field provided the refuge he was seeking away from the bright lights of the Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays reliever was dominant to start the 2025 season, but the southpaw struggled down the stretch and seemed like a shade of his former self as October rolled around.

Eric Lauer News / Yardbarker / April 22