Toronto Blue Jays face significant risks with Jeff Hoffman
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The Toronto Blue Jays decided to bring back one of their former draft picks in right-hand picture Jeff Hoffman.. He was selected by the Jays in 20 fourteenth 9th overall but was traded to the Colorado Rockies to acquire Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki and Latroy Hawkins.
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The 32-year-old pitcher was moved from the Rockies as he had a tough outing with the team and was traded to the Cincinnati Reds in 2021.
Blue Jays carry risk with Hoffman signing
His Cincinnati Reds numbers had some success as in 2022 he had 35 appearances and had an ER a of 3.83 and a 4.30 FIP through 44.2 innings pitched.
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He signed with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2023 and became an important reliever for the team, posting a 2.41 ERA and a 2.57 FIP in 52.1 innings pitched with a 33.2 K% and a 9.1 BB%.
Hoffman's 2024 season was even better, posting a 2.17 ERA and a 2.52 FIP in 66.1 innings pitched with a 33.6 K% and a 6 BB%. - Ryley Delaney BluejaysNation
Hoffman's 2024 season was even better, posting a 2.17 ERA and a 2.52 FIP in 66.1 innings pitched with a 33.6 K% and a 6 BB%. - Ryley Delaney BluejaysNation
While the numbers are certainly once to keep an eye on,the biggest risk that the Blue Jays hold with Hoffman is his health. The Baltimore Orioles and the Atlanta Braves attempted to make a deal for Hoffman to which issues were cropping up with his physicals.
Blue Jays management not concerned with Hoffman's previous health
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General manager Ross Atkins and President Mark Shapiro have felt that Hoffman is healthy enough to play for the Jays and awarded him a three-year deal worth $33 million as they feel there's nothing to be concerned about his health.
He signed with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2023 and became an important reliever for the team, posting a 2.41 ERA and a 2.57 FIP in 52.1 innings pitched with a 33.2 K% and a 9.1 BB%. Hoffman's 2024 season was even better, posting a 2.17 ERA and a 2.52 FIP in 66.1 innings pitched with a 33.6 K% and a 6 BB%. - Ryley Delaney BlueJays Nation
It's been documented that he's had some foot trouble as he has had plantar fasciitis which has also affected his left foot often.
The team is looking for a strong closer and if Hoffman can deliver the results the Jays hope for that this will be a upgrade that will help the Jays with their competitiveness.
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