Blue Jays Switch to Committee Approach

0:00It's April 24th. Welcome to Canada News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. The Toronto Blue Jays just shook up their bullpen, demoting Jeff Hoffman from the closer spot for now. General manager Ross Atkins dropped the news Friday before their home series against the Cleveland Guardians. Instead of one guy locking down the ninth, they're switching to a closer by committee approach. Atkins says Hoffman's pitches still have that elite bite, but there's a mismatch between how he performs in low pressure innings and the high stakes. Saves. The team wants him sharpening up in easier spots while keeping him as a key arm overall. Fans and analysts are buzzing about Hoffman's rough start this season. In 12 appearances, he's given up 11 runs and tops majorly baseball in blown saves with three. That kind of stat line forces tough calls like this. No plans for a permanent closer right now. They'll tweak matchups daily based on who's hot and the game flow. Hoffman stays in the mix as a major weapon for late innings.

1:01This tweak could steady the ship as the Jays push forward, eyes on getting everyone clicking before the summer heat hits.