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On YouTubeJeff Hoffman News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 25
Blue Jays Remove Hoffman From Closer Role
The defending 2025 AL Champions, mired in a 10-15 start, are shaking up their bullpen. After three blown saves and an early yank against the Angels on April 21st, the Blue Jays (as covered by Keegan Matheson of MLB.com) announced that Jeff Hoffman is out as closer while the team transitions to a closer-by-committee approach.
Nathan Lukes News / Bluejaysnation / April 24
Blue Jays’ Nathan Lukes headed for MRI after suffering left hamstring injury
It’s more tough news on the injury front for the Toronto Blue Jays. However, they may have dodged a bullet, avoiding a worst-case scenario with one of their hottest hitters of late.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 24
What to do about Blue Jays’ back-end rotation woes?
TORONTO — It’s time to have a serious talk about the back end of this Blue Jays rotation. Kevin Gausman and Dylan Cease, the two anchors of the staff, are doing their part — and then some — to keep this club afloat until others return from injury.
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.
Max Scherzer News / Bluebird Banter / April 24
Scherzer Gets Shelled, Jays Lose To Guardians 
Guardians 8 Blue Jays 6 I really hated them signing Max Scherzer again this season (even if it was cute that his daughter wrote to the Jays to plea for them to sign him).
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 24
Instant Reaction: Blue Jays can’t overcome early deficit in 8-6 loss
There are certainly positives to take away from that game. On Friday evening, the Toronto Blue Jays returned home to host the Cleveland Guardians, ultimately falling 8-6.
Nathan Lukes News / Athlon Sports / April 24
Blue Jays Announce Nathan Lukes News After Leaving Guardians Game
The Toronto Blue Jays have had a rough stretch to open the first month of the 2026 MLB season. Not only has the club stumbled to a 10-14 record, but they have also dealt with injury setbacks to several everyday position players, including Addison Barger, Alejandro Kirk and George Springer, all currently on the 10-day injured list.
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.
Max Scherzer News / Fastball on SI / April 24
Blue Jays' Max Scherzer One Strikeout From MLB History
The Toronto Blue Jays have a future Hall of Famer in their starting rotation right now in Max Scherzer and there is a good chance that fans will witness Major League Baseball history at Rogers Centre on Friday night.
Willie MacIver News / Bluejaysnation / April 24
Blue Jays acquire Willie MacIver from Rangers
The Toronto Blue Jays have made their fourth trade of the young season. On Friday evening, the team announced that they have traded cash considerations to the Texas Rangers for Willie MacIver, a 29-year-old catcher who was designated for assignment on Thursday.
Jeff Hoffman News / Bluejaysnation / April 24
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.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / April 24
Blue Jays’ John Schneider Announces Addison Barger Update Before Guardians Game
The Toronto Blue Jays just won their first series of the month earlier this week against the Los Angeles Angels. It has been a rough April for the American League pennant winners, and it is fair to say much of their struggle stems from how shorthanded they have been.
Trey Yesavage News / Bluejaysnation / April 24
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.
Jeff Hoffman News / Yardbarker / April 24
Blue Jays changing approach for closer situation after Jeff Hoffman news
Closer Jeff Hoffman has been relieved of his closer duties following high-leverage failure concerns. The Toronto Blue Jays will follow a player-by-committee
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.
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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 24
Will Blue Jays’ Trey Yesavage, Jose Berrios return soon? Here’s the latest updates
The start of the 2026 season has not really been too kind for the reigning American League champions. With a 10-14 record, the Toronto Blue Jays are 4th in the AL East division and 2.5 games back of the AL Wild Card.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 24
Vladimir Guerrero Jr Hits Career Milestone with Blue Jays to Join Historic Company
In professional sports, it is increasingly common for players not to stay with one organization for the entirety of their careers. That makes what Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
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 / 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.
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.
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.
Eric Lauer News / Yardbarker / April 22
Eric Lauer's struggles a concern in the Blue Jays rotation
Eric Lauer's performance in the Toronto Blue Jays' starting rotation this season has raised concerns.
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