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The Toronto Blue Jays have had a very strong 2025 campaign when it comes to their record and the production they have found from many of their key players.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 11

Blue Jays bullpen concerns: Can Jeff Hoffman hold the closer’s role?

Among Major League teams, the Toronto Blue Jays face a familiar concern with their bullpen and closing games in the ninth inning. While Toronto’s closer Jeff Hoffman is not among the league’s worst, he has shown sporadic inconsistency that raises questions about his reliability in high-leverage situations.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 11

John Schneider shares stance on Jeff Hoffman after costly HR

The Toronto Blue Jays failed to keep the momentum going after a wild 10th-inning walk-off win against the Houston Astros in the series opener. Toronto was on the verge of another comeback in Wednesday’s game.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / September 9

Jeff Hoffman Hasn’t Exactly Been What the Blue Jays Expected

Right-handed reliever Jeff Hoffman was signed by the Toronto Blue Jays this past offseason to a three-year, $33 million deal in free agency. Hoffman had never truly been a full-time closer and maxed out at 10 saves in the 2024 season as a part of the back-end of the Philadelphia Phillies’ bullpen.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / September 2

Blue Jays Strike Gold; Star Reliever Emerging Before Our Eyes

The Toronto Blue Jays have a lot of talent on their roster, but they have one massive hole: their bullpen. Closer Jeff Hoffman has struggled, and the bullpen hasn't been able to lock down games for the team this year.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / September 1

Ninth inning could be Blue Jays' Achilles heel

The Toronto Blue Jays are theoretically in the driver's seat entering September. However, there is one potentially fatal flaw for the Blue Jays.

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MLB News / Bluebird Banter / August 30

Another Bullpen Implosion, Jays Lose to Brewers 4-1

Another pitching duel lost, although this one wasn’t blown open as dramatically as yesterday’s. Kevin Gauman was terrific, but the offence couldn’t muster much of anything and Jeff Hoffman imploded yet again.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 28

3 Blue Jays relievers who must turn the page after a rough August

August isn’t over yet, but the Toronto Blue Jays’ bullpen already wishes it was. It has been a rough month for Toronto’s relievers, with the group struggling in nearly every key statistical category while giving away a handful of winnable games.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 27

Blue Jays fans direct anger at Jeff Hoffman after disastrous collapse vs. Twins

The Toronto Blue Jays are in the middle of a dream season, with a hot streak in the middle of the season propelling them to the top of the AL East; they have been on top of the division since early July and have not relinquished this lead.

Instant Reaction: Jeff Hoffman and the Blue Jays bullpen blow late-game lead against the Minnesota Twins

The Toronto Blue Jays‘ bullpen was tasked with keeping the lead over the Minnesota Twins, but the AL Central rival played spoiler, clawing back to take the win by a score of 7-5.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 12

Should the Blue Jays make a change at closer?

Jeff Hoffman’s first season with the Toronto Blue Jays has certainly been eventful. The veteran right-hander has been brilliant at times and disastrous at others.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 10

Blue Jays’ Jeff Hoffman’s bonkers feat not seen since 1901 in win vs. Dodgers

The Toronto Blue Jays were desperate to earn a victory in Sunday’s series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers. They had been beaten the first two games of the series at Dodger Stadium and suffering a sweep would not have been a good look for the American League East leaders.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 28

Blue Jays looking for bullpen upgrades

The deadline is now just a few days away and the Blue Jays are “turning over every stone” in the relief market, reports Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. It’s not a surprising target for the club.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 22

Jeff Hoffman’s struggles and who could replace him as the Blue Jays’ closer

It may be time for the Toronto Blue Jays to reconsider how they use Jeff Hoffman. On Sunday afternoon. Hoffman’s struggles continued as he gave up one unearned run to score, while allowing his two inherited runners to score.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 4

Phillies Share Sentimental Gift With Jeff Hoffman After Reunion

Jeff Hoffman was a beloved member of the Philadelphia Phillies. After his departure in free agency following the 2024 season, the Phillies team held onto a sentimental belonging of Hoffman's, waiting for the eventual reunion.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 14

Blue Jays closer taunted Orioles over offseason drama

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman had a pointed message for the Baltimore Orioles after closing them out on Sunday. Hoffman pitched two scoreless innings while striking out four in Sunday’s extra innings win over Baltimore at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / January 16

Jeff Hoffman opens up about his flagged physical

The biggest recent Braves news has been the interest and subsequent failed physical of Jeff Hoffman. Mark Bowman reported that the two sides had a deal in place, but a flagged physical led to Hoffman eventually signing with the Blue Jays.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / January 14

Braves contract offer to Jeff Hoffman revealed

Yesterday, Mark Bowman dropped one of the most intriguing nuggets of a Braves offseason that’s been incredibly mundane. The MLB.com pundit reported that the Braves had a deal in place for Jeff Hoffman, but it fell through after a failed physical.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 13

Why Braves ultimately chose not to sign All-Star reliever

A rotation addition seems to be on the to-do list for Atlanta again this winter.

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MLB News / SportsTalkATL / January 13

Braves reportedly had a deal in place with star reliever that fell through

Adding him to the back end of the bullpen would have bolstered a unit that could be without some huge pieces from 2024.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / January 10

Blue Jays sign All-Star RHP Jeff Hoffman to three-year deal

The Toronto Blue Jays signed All-Star right-hander Jeff Hoffman to a reported three-year, $33 million deal on Friday. The Blue Jays announced the deal with the reliever who was a first-round draft pick (ninth overall) by the team in 2014.

MLB News / Just Baseball / January 10

Blue Jays Sign All-Star Jeff Hoffman to Three-Year Deal

The Toronto Blue Jays have continued to add to their struggling bullpen with the addition of 2024 All-Star reliever Jeff Hoffman. The contract is for three seasons at a total of $33M, making it the highest free agent reliever deal in Blue Jays history.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 10

Why the Orioles backed out of agreement with Jeff Hoffman

Jeff Hoffman signed a three-year, $33M contract with the Blue Jays on Friday. The righty nearly landed with a division rival.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 10

Blue Jays upgrade bullpen by signing All-Star reliever to three-year deal

The Blue Jays made a significant bullpen upgrade on Friday evening, announcing a three-year deal with Jeff Hoffman that guarantees $33M.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Just Baseball / November 22

What Will It Take for the Phillies to Re-sign Jeff Hoffman?

The Philadelphia Phillies struck gold when they signed Jeff Hoffman to a minor league contract in 2023. Over the past two seasons, Hoffman pitched 118.2 innings for the Phillies, striking out 158 batters and giving up just 30 earned runs.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 7

All-Star reliever garnering interest as starter

Jeff Hoffman’s breakout as an elite reliever in the Phillies’ bullpen over the past two seasons played a huge role in the team’s success, but now that he’s a free agent, he may sign in a completely different role.

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