"I know there may be people who don't want to hear this, but I've got a lot of trust and confidence in Jeff Hoffman ... If there's a situation to close out a game, I'll take Jeff Hoffman."
"Earlier this season, the 33-year-old left hander was dominant, posting a stellar 2.35 ERA along with a 17 strikeouts in just 7.2 innings of work in his first eight appearances of 2026."
"Hoffman converted 33 saves while compiling a 4.37 ERA with 84 strikeouts in 68 innings pitched last year."
Jeff Hoffman faced another meltdown as the Blue Jays closer, allowing four runs without recording an out against the Diamondbacks. This follows a previous blown save against the Brewers. Despite Hoffman's struggles, manager John Schneider expressed trust in him, citing his earlier strong performance this season with a 2.35 ERA. However, Hoffman's inconsistency has been a recurring issue, as he previously had a mixed season in 2025, converting 33 saves but posting a 4.37 ERA.
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