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Phillies Lose Hoffman to Blue Jays, Bullpen Woes Intensify

4/28/2025

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Phillies president Dave Dombrowski revealed the team's desire to keep reliever Jeff Hoffman, who instead inked a lucrative three-year, $33 million deal with the Blue Jays. As Hoffman thrives with a stunning 1.35 ERA, the Phillies' bullpen woes deepen, leaving fans to wonder about the missed opportunity.

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Phillies president Dave Dombrowski revealed the team's desire to keep reliever Jeff Hoffman, who instead inked a lucrative three-year, $33 million deal with the Blue Jays. As Hoffman thrives with a stunning 1.35 ERA, the Phillies' bullpen woes deepen, leaving fans to wonder about the missed opportunity.