The Toronto Blue Jays have reached an agreement with RHP Jeff Hoffman on a three-year contract worth $33 million.
Jeff Hoffman:
- Age: 32
- 2024 Performance: Hoffman posted a 2.17 ERA across 68 appearances for the Philadelphia Phillies, earning his first career All-Star nod. He struck out 89 batters and walked 16 over 66.1 innings, recording a 0.96 WHIP and holding opponents to a .197 batting average.
- Career: Originally selected by the Blue Jays ninth overall in the 2014 First-Year Player Draft, Hoffman was traded to the Colorado Rockies the following summer and made his MLB debut in 2016. He has played 256 career MLB games (50 starts) with the Rockies, Cincinnati Reds, and Phillies, compiling a 23-26 record with a 4.82 ERA.
Quote from Ross Atkins, EVP of Baseball Operations & General Manager: “We are excited to add Jeff to our bullpen. His arsenal, strike throwing, and ability to miss bats against all types of hitters is elite and will undoubtedly make us better. Jeff will get an opportunity to close games for us this season. His track record, competitiveness, and experience make him a great complement to this group. We look forward to welcoming him, his wife Marissa, and their children Tytan, Houstyn, Jetsyn, and Lennyn to Toronto.”
Additionally, RHP Brett de Geus has been designated for assignment.
