"Not even a month into the off-season, they've been linked to position players ( such as Kyle Tucker), relievers ( such as Edwin Díaz), and starting pitchers. Signing a position player seems like a lock; whether it be Bo Bichette, Tucker, or another one, is yet to be determined. They'll also sign a pitcher or two this off-season, but the biggest question is whether they should focus on their rotation or their bullpen. Well, that's what this article will try to answer."
"The Blue Jays' bullpen sat in the middle of the pack last season. In 597.1 innings pitched, they had a 3.98 ERA, good enough for 15th in the league. It was much of the same for their 3.99 FIP, as it ranked tied for the 13th-best in the league. Their 25.3 K% ranked high, fourth in their league, but they also had a 10.3 BB%, seventh-worst in the league."
"Jeff Hoffman served as the team's closer, and it was a mixed bag. In 68 innings pitched, Hoffman had a 4.37 ERA and 4.90 ERA, saving 33 of 40 games. More concerningly, he gave up 15 regular season home runs, as well as one in the postseason; better not to talk about it. Those 15 home runs were the second-most for relievers."
The Blue Jays have linked to position players such as Kyle Tucker and could sign Bo Bichette or another bat. The team plans to add one or two pitchers but faces a decision between improving the rotation or the bullpen. The 2025 bullpen recorded a 3.98 ERA and a 3.99 FIP across 597.1 innings, with a strong 25.3% K rate but a troubling 10.3% BB rate. Jeff Hoffman closed with mixed results and allowed 15 regular-season homers. The bullpen struggled in the playoffs, posting a 4.44 ERA, 5.64 FIP, and 17 postseason home runs allowed.
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