"Jeff Hoffman threw 68 innings with a 4.37 ERA and 4.90 FIP, third most on the team. Aside from one pitch, Hoffman was nails in the postseason, it just so happens that pitch cost them the World Series."
"Brendon Little had a tale of two seasons last year, starting off great before struggling after the All-Star break. Those struggles continued into the postseason, blowing a lead in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series."
"Little looked like a brand new pitcher in Spring Training, reaching the upper 90s with his new four-seam fastball. However, he inherited two runners in the second game of the season and eventually let both of them and three more runs to come in to score thanks to a grand slam."
The Toronto Blue Jays are addressing their bullpen issues as they head into the 2026 season. In 2025, 14 pitchers contributed at least 10 innings from the bullpen. The Opening Day roster includes six returning relievers, a Rule 5 pick, and a significant signing. Jeff Hoffman and Brendon Little are key returnees, with Hoffman having a solid postseason despite a critical home run. Little showed promise in Spring Training but struggled in the early games of the season, raising concerns about his performance.
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