Jeff Hoffman

The Twins placed RHP Jeff Hoffman on the 15-day injured list with right forearm inflammation.

Fantasy Impact

Hoffman's season will be over. He was acquired by Minnesota from the Blue Jays at the trade deadline and finished the season seeing some save chances for the Twins.

Jeff Hoffman recorded the save in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Giants, allowing one earned run on zero hits and two walks while striking out one batter across one inning.

Fantasy Impact

Hoffman got the save chance with the Twins seemingly turning away from Yoendrys Gomez in the ninth inning of late. He now has a 3.55 ERA and 1.32 WHIP with six saves, four blown saves, and 22 holds across 71 appearances this season.

The Twins acquire Jeff Hoffman from the Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

Hoffman becomes the second reliever added in by Minnesota ahead of the trade deadline. He should step into a high-leverage role.

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.