More horrifying news announced regarding Toronto Blue Jays Jeff Hoffman's physical
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The Toronto Blue Jays newest acquisition, Jeff Hoffman, reportedly has some pretty serious shoulder issues on his throwing arm according to reports.
The Blue Jays signed Hoffman to a three year $33 million contract last week which is the most lucrative contract given to a relief pitcher in franchise history but it is starting to look like a worse deal than most expected.
Blue Jays pitcher Jeff Hoffman shoulder injury seems to be worse than originally assumed
A few days ago news came out that the Baltimore Orioles had a $40 million offer to sign Hoffman but the deal fell through after Hoffman's physical showed some issues in his shoulder on his throwing arm.
The Orioles had a three-year, $40 million agreement with Jeff Hoffman before he signed for three years, $30 million with the Blue Jays, per
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Baltimore backed out of the deal after Hoffman's physical revealed damage in his throwing shoulder
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Baltimore backed out of the deal after Hoffman's physical revealed damage in his throwing shoulder
According to reports, it looks like the Orioles were not the only team to pass on Hoffman as the Atlanta Braves also had a solid deal with the veteran pitcher but it fell through when he failed his phycial.
Jeff Hoffman failed a physical with the Braves as well as the Orioles before signing with the Blue Jays, per
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This is not a good look for the Blue Jays who are now committed to $11 million per year over the next three seasons to a pitcher with a deteriorating shoulder.
While a healthy Hoffman will make a big difference in the Blue Jays bullpen, many are worried that this might be another similar situation as to what took place with Kirby Yates a few years ago.
Hopefully everything works out with Hoffman but these updates do not look good.
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