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Orioles Drop Hoffman, Sign Kittredge; Blue Jays Step In

1/11/2025

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The Baltimore Orioles pulled out of a three-year, $40 million deal with reliever Jeff Hoffman due to troubling shoulder issues revealed in his physical. Undeterred, Hoffman quickly found a new home with the Toronto Blue Jays for nearly the same amount. Meanwhile, the Orioles redirected their efforts, securing Andrew Kittredge for one year at $10 million.

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The Baltimore Orioles pulled out of a three-year, $40 million deal with reliever Jeff Hoffman due to troubling shoulder issues revealed in his physical. Undeterred, Hoffman quickly found a new home with the Toronto Blue Jays for nearly the same amount. Meanwhile, the Orioles redirected their efforts, securing Andrew Kittredge for one year at $10 million.