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Blue Jays Moving Struggling Hoffman Out of Closer’s Role
Ross Atkins said Toronto will share ninth-inning duties after Hoffman posted a 7.59 ERA and three saves in 12 appearances.
- On Friday, Toronto Blue Jays General Manager Ross Atkins announced the team is moving Jeff Hoffman out of the closer's role, shifting to a 'shared responsibility' approach for ninth-inning duties in the short term.
- Hoffman has struggled this season, posting a 7.59 ERA with three blown saves across 12 appearances, including a difficult outing on Tuesday against the Angels when he nearly blew a three-run lead.
- Manager John Schneider described the season as 'weird' for the reliever, who signed a three-year, $33 million contract in 2025 and recorded 33 saves last season but has allowed two home runs in 10 2/3 innings this year.
- Relief pitchers Louis Varland and Tyler Rogers are expected to see more high-leverage opportunities under the new committee structure, with both making 12 appearances this season.
- Toronto enters Friday's series against the Cleveland Guardians with a 10-14 record, while Yimi Garcia could eventually rejoin the mix for save opportunities once he recovers from elbow surgery.
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·New York, United States
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Blue Jays moving struggling Hoffman out of closer’s role
After struggling to consistently close out games this season, Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jeff Hoffman had his closer tag removed Friday as the team opted for “shared responsibility” of ninth-inning duties on a short-term basis.
·Canada
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Blue Jays make changes after Hoffman’s struggles, team to go with closer by committee
TORONTO - After struggling to consistently close out games this season, Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jeff Hoffman had his closer tag removed Friday as the team opted for "shared responsibility"
·Toronto, Canada
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