Hoffman the saves front-runner in Toronto
Jan 14 2025
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Toronto Blue Jays
NEWS: The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a 3-year, $33M contract with RHP Jeff Hoffman.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: There were rumors that Hoffman was interested in converting to a new role as a starting pitcher, but all indications are that he is the front runner for saves in Toronto. For Hoffman this is a reunion with a Jays franchise who drafted him in the first round of the 2014 draft. The turning point in his career came in 2023 when the 32 year-old converted to the bullpen full time. Hoffman’s velocity jumped and with that his K% ticked into the elite +30% range fully supported by a +15% SwK%. These skills led to higher leverage appearances and eventually 10 saves in 2024. He is poised to be the...
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