TORONTO – Right-handed pitcher Jeff Hoffman, chosen ninth overall by the Blue Jays in 2014 first-year player draft and dealt to the Colorado Rockies the next summer, is back with Toronto.
The Blue Jays agreed to terms Friday with the 32-year-old Hoffman on a three-year contract value $33 million.
Hoffman posted a 2.17 ERA across 68 appearances for the Phillies in 2024, earning his first profession All-Star nod after striking out 89 batters and walking 16 over 66 1/3 innings of labor.
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The 6-5, 235-pound native of Latham, N.Y., has played 256 profession MLB games (50 starts) between the Rockies, Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies, combining to go 23-26 with a 4.82 ERA.
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“We’re excited so as to add Jeff to our bullpen. His arsenal, strike throwing, and talent to miss bats against all kinds of hitters is elite and can undoubtedly make us higher,” said Blue Jays’ GM Ross Atkins.
“Jeff will get a possibility to shut games for us this season. His track record, competitiveness, and experience make him a terrific complement to this group.”
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 10, 2025.
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