"Hoffman, 32, posted a 4.37 ERA across 68 innings for the Blue Jays this past season. While he is a heavy strikeout pitcher-his strikeouts per nine innings were 11.1-his 1.191 WHIP was not ideal for a closer. His ERA+ was 98, his lowest since 2020 and a significant drop compared to the 194 he put up in his final season with the Philadelphia Phillies."
"His season started well with a 1.17 ERA through the first couple of weeks. Then May hit, and his ERA ballooned to 13.50 as he surrendered 15 runs in 10 innings. He settled down in June with a 1.80 ERA, only to see it rise to 4.50 in July. August was another struggle, with a 6.00 ERA and a season-high nine walks-five of which came in a single game against the Los Angeles Dodgers."
Ross Atkins said Jeff Hoffman is not "married" to the closer role and the team is open to sharing the load or acquiring a new reliever. Hoffman, 32, posted a 4.37 ERA across 68 innings, struck out 11.1 batters per nine, and had a 1.191 WHIP and an ERA+ of 98. The 2025 season featured sharp monthly swings, including a 1.17 ERA early, a 13.50 mark in May, and strong September work under 1.00 in 10.2 innings. Hoffman blew seven saves and allowed 15 home runs, but he was dominant once the playoffs began.
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