Jeff Hoffman

Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said Thursday that the team isn’t committed to Jeff Hoffman as its primary closer next season, Rob Longley of The Toronto Sun reports. Despite recording a career-high 33 saves in 2025, Hoffman’s first year in Toronto was uneven, highlighted by a 4.37 ERA and 1.19 WHIP over 68 innings and a blown save in Game 7 of the World Series. Atkins mentioned Yimi Garcia (elbow) and Louis Varland as potential ninth-inning options while also leaving open the possibility of adding another reliever this offseason.

Fantasy Impact

Hoffman’s grip on the closer role appears tenuous heading into 2026. His inconsistency and the team’s openness to other options suggest that Toronto could enter spring training with a committee approach. Until the bullpen hierarchy becomes clearer, Hoffman should be viewed as a risky fantasy investment for saves next season.

Jeff Hoffman earned the save in Friday's victory over the Rays, allowing no hits while issuing two walks and throwing 25 pitches.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s game, Hoffman has a 4.37 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 33 saves across 71 appearances this season.

Jeff Hoffman allowed one hit but no walks or earned runs to earn the save in the Blue Jays' 8-5 win against the Royals.

Fantasy Impact

Despite allowing base runners in all four of his last appearances, Hoffman has not given up an earned run, consistently finding a way to get out of trouble. Following his outing on Sunday, Hoffman's ERA stands at 4.50 and his WHIP is 1.17, to go with his 32 saves in 69 games this season.

Jeff Hoffman tossed two-thirds of a scoreless inning, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out two in the Blue Jays’ 6-5 win over the Rays on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Hoffman carries a 4.64 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and 83 strikeouts across 64 innings this year. While home runs (15) have been a weakness, his strikeout rate has helped offset volatility out of the bullpen.

Jeff Hoffman struck out one batter and allowed one hit in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Wednesday's victory over the Twins.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s game, Hoffman now has a 4.69 ERA and 1.13 WHIP to go with 29 saves and 7 blown saves across 58 appearances this season. The 32-year-old has struggled as of late, pitching to a 6.75 ERA over his last seven outings.