Jays Shake Up Bullpen, Hoffman Steps Back

0:00On April 24, Toronto Blue Jays just shook up their bullpen, pulling Jeff Hoffman from the closer spot. General manager Ross Atkins announced it before their game against Cleveland, saying they'll share the ninth inning duties for now. Hoffman struggled this season, sitting at one and two with just three saves out of six chances and a rough 7.59 ERA over 12. Games. Earlier this week against the Angels, Hoffman came in for the save, but loaded the bases after striking out the first guy, hitting two batters. Louis Varlin stepped in and ended it with a double play. This comes after that heartbreaking World Series moment last year, where Hoffman gave up a tying homer in game seven against the Dodgers. Hoffman owned the blame after that loss, saying he cost the team their rings. It's hit hard since he signed a $33 million three year deal with Toronto back in January of 2025, fresh off his first. All star nod with Philly the year before. Now they're eyeing guys like Varlin inside armor, Tyler Rogers, to lock down those late

1:02innings. Hoffman's got a long history here too. Drafted ninth overall by the Jays in 2014, before getting traded in that big deal for Troy. Tula Witsky. The Jays are rebuilding that fire in the pen to chase those playoffs again, keeping everyone on their toes as the season rolls on. MLB news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on the diamond. I'm Corey with the story.