Blue Jays’ Jeff Hoffman gets trade chance update that might surprise some fans
Toronto reliever Jeff Hoffman has struggled this season, losing his closer role after a poor start. The Athletic rates his trade likelihood at about 50 percent, noting he could be moved if the Blue Jays receive a useful return. Despite subpar recent numbers, analysts still view his strikeout ability as above average.
- ▪Hoffman was a key reliever for the Philadelphia Phillies before joining the Blue Jays and was expected to be among MLB's better arms.
- ▪He surrendered a home run to Miguel Rojas in a pivotal moment that contributed to the Blue Jays missing the World Series last year.
- ▪A bad start to the 2026 season cost him the closer role, though he improved in June and returned to late‑game situations.
- ▪The Athletic’s Tim Britton says Toronto is unlikely to be sellers, placing Hoffman's trade chances at roughly a 50/50 probability, with his 35 percent strikeout rate and salary being key factors.
- ▪Analysts argue that his underlying stuff remains above average, which could keep him on the market despite his recent performance dip.
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