Jeff Hoffman

Blue Jays right-hander Jeff Hoffman earned the save on Saturday in a 5-2 win over the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

After Louis Varland earned a two-inning save on Friday, it was Hoffman who was called upon to close out the Pirates on Saturday. The former closer dominated the Bucs in the ninth, striking out all three hitters he faced on 13 pitches, nine of which were strikes. The save was Hoffman's fifth of the season and his second in as many outings. Hoffman was removed from the closer's role in late April after posting a 6.39 ERA through his first 12 2/3 innings, but he has responded with a far-improved 3.48 ERA in 10 1/3 innings in the month of May. Still, with Varland sporting a minuscule 0.65 ERA and going 7-for-7 in save opportunities, it's extremely unlikely Hoffman will regain his closer's role any time soon.

Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins said the team is moving to a closer by committee approach.

Fantasy Impact

Jeff Hoffman could see some save chances, but he’s no longer the primary option for Toronto. Louis Varland is also expected to be in the mix.

Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Jeff Hoffman will be unavailable on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Schneider will use the upcoming off day to discuss Hoffman's role. His struggles continued in his latest appearance on Tuesday.

Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman blew his third save of the season in an eventual 9-7 win over the Brewers on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Leading 6-4 heading into the bottom of the ninth inning, Hoffman allowed a Brice Turang RBI single and a game-tying Brandon Lockridge RBI double to tie the game. He also walked two and struck out one in 2/3 of an inning. The shaky outing raised Hoffman's ERA to 4.32 through nine outings on the season and further shortens his leash on the closer's role, with Louis Varland the likeliest of candidates to take over should the Blue Jays make a move.

Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman recorded a save as part of Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

Hoffman flirted with trouble in the ninth on Wednesday, allowing a pair of baserunners before eventually working his way out of the jam to record his second save of the season. He should be a solid source of saves on a strong Blue Jays team, and his 1.53 FIP and massive 41.9% K-BB% through seven outings on the season are strong signs for fantasy managers.