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Blue Jays Face Tough Decision on Jeff Hoffman

11/22/2025

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Ross Atkins, the Toronto Blue Jays' general manager, must decide Jeff Hoffman's future this offseason after a regular-season 4.37 ERA and a 1.46 ERA in the playoffs.
Hoffman's pivotal home run allowed in Game 7 raises questions about his future with the team.
Analysts suggest he could be a trade candidate, given other closers available in free agency.
Trading Hoffman may be difficult because of his lucrative contract.

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Story summary

Ross Atkins, the Toronto Blue Jays' general manager, must decide Jeff Hoffman's future this offseason after a regular-season 4.37 ERA and a 1.46 ERA in the playoffs.
Hoffman's pivotal home run allowed in Game 7 raises questions about his future with the team.
Analysts suggest he could be a trade candidate, given other closers available in free agency.
Trading Hoffman may be difficult because of his lucrative contract.