Hoffman's Blowup: Blue Jays Seek New Closer

0:00It's April 19th. This is Toronto Blue Jays News Today, team news powered by AI. Things hit a new low for Toronto Blue Jays closer. Jeff Hoffman on Saturday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He came in during a tie game in the 8th inning, but quickly loaded the bases with two singles and a walk. Then Corbin Carroll crushed a grand slam, handing Arizona a 6-2 win and spiking Hoffman's ERA to 7.71. Hoffman has struggled all season so far, and even stretching back to last year, his performances have been shaky at times. This blow-up just powered on the pressure for a guy, already fighting to hold down the ninth inning. Fans and analysts are ramping up the noise, calling for the Blue Jays to find a new closer. After a meltdown like that, it's tough for manager John Schneider to keep trusting him in high-leveraged spots. The team desperately needs someone reliable to seal victories, and right now Hoffman's good stuff just isn't clicking. Questions linger on, when or if he'll bounce back.

1:02With a bullpen and flux, the Jays better sort this out quick before more games slip away.