NEWS
5:44 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Tor) manager Ross Atkins said Thursday that the Blue Jays aren't committed to using Hoffman as their primary closer in 2026, Rob Longley of The Toronto Sun reports.
7:28 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Tor) earned the save in Sunday's 8-5 win over the Royals, allowing one hit and zero walks in a scoreless ninth inning. He did not record a strikeout.
9:56 AM - Jeff Hoffman (Tor) (9-6) worked a perfect 10th inning Tuesday to pick up the win in a 4-3 victory over the Astros. He didn't walk or strike out a batter.
9:18 AM - Jeff Hoffman (Tor) gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to record his 30th save of the season in a 12-9 win over the Reds.
7:00 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Tor) (8-6) took the loss Saturday, coughing up three runs on three hits and a walk in two-thirds of an inning as the Blue Jays were downed 4-1 by the Brewers.
8:40 AM - Jeff Hoffman (Tor) (8-4) was credited with the win Friday in a 6-5 victory over the Rangers, striking out the side in a perfect ninth inning.
8:36 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Tor) earned the save in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Cubs, allowing a hit while striking out three in the ninth inning.
7:45 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Tor) (7-4) walked five batters without allowing a hit or recording a strikeout over two-thirds of an inning, taking a blown save and picking up the win Sunday versus the Dodgers.
7:40 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Tor) struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his 26th save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Royals.
10:01 AM - Jeff Hoffman (Tor) struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record his 25th save of the season in a 9-8 win over the Orioles.
9:03 AM - Jeff Hoffman (Tor) (6-4) took the loss in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Orioles, allowing one run on two hits in the eighth inning. He struck out one.
11:47 AM - Jeff Hoffman (Tor) (6-3) took the loss Tuesday against the Yankees, giving up one run on one hit in the ninth inning.
7:02 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Tor) took a blown save in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the White Sox, allowing one unearned run on a hit and a walk in one-third of an inning.
3:26 AM - Jeff Hoffman (Tor) struck out one batter in a perfect 10th inning to record a save against the Cardinals on Monday.
10:42 AM - Jeff Hoffman (Tor) (5-2) picked up the win Wednesday over the Phillies, giving up a hit and recording one out.
6:51 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Tor) gave up two runs on two hits and a walk in the ninth inning Saturday to record his 13th save of the season in an 8-7 win over the A's. He struck out one.
6:08 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Tor) picked up his third blown save of the season, surrendering two runs on two hits while striking out one in Thursday's 7-6 extra-innings win against the Padres.
7:57 AM - Jeff Hoffman (Tor) (3-2) was charged with a blown save and the loss Tuesday against the Rays after allowing five runs on four hits and a walk while picking up a strikeout as the only out he recorded.
11:01 AM - Jeff Hoffman (Tor) (3-0) struck out three over two perfect innings of relief Wednesday to pick up the win in an extra-inning victory over the Red Sox.
6:33 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Tor) gave up one run on one hit while striking out one in the ninth inning Wednesday to record his fourth save of the season in a 3-1 win over Atlanta.
10:56 AM - Jeff Hoffman (Tor) (2-0) picked up the win in Sunday's extra-inning victory over the Orioles, allowing one hit over two scoreless innings and striking out four.
6:03 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Tor) picked up his third save of the season in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Nationals. He gave up one run on three hits while striking out one batter in the ninth inning.
7:54 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Tor) earned the save in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Orioles, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.
2:08 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Tor) gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning during Saturday's split-squad game against the Tigers.
1:52 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Tor) on Wednesday confirmed that Baltimore and Atlanta backed away from pursuing him over concerns about his physical, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
12:15 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Tor) had a contract in place with Hoffman that fell apart after he failed a physical, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
7:48 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Tor) signed a three-year, $33 million contract with the Blue Jays on Friday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
4:25 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Phi) manager Rob Thomson said Hoffman didn't pitch in a simulated game Wednesday due to a stiff neck, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
10:08 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Phi) earned his 17th hold of the season Friday against the Nationals, facing two batters and earning one popout and one strikeout.
9:33 AM - Jeff Hoffman (Phi) struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record his ninth save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Dodgers.
3:29 AM - Jeff Hoffman (Phi) struck out two batters in a scoreless inning to collect the save Tuesday versus the Cubs.
6:49 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Phi) struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning to pick up the save Sunday vs Miami.
6:03 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Phi) picked up the save in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Rangers, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.
9:25 AM - Jeff Hoffman (Phi) (2-0) picked up the win in Saturday's 4-3 victory over the Pirates, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.
9:23 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Phi) earned the save Wednesday against the Cardinals, working around a hit in a scoreless ninth inning.
7:03 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Phi) struck out the side against the Tigers on Friday and now has a 10:2 K:BB in 7.2 scoreless innings this spring.
1:57 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Phi) Phillies and Hoffman avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.2 million contract Thursday, Matt Gelb of Athletic reports.
5:48 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Phi) had his contract selected by the Phillies on Thursday.
5:37 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Phi) exercised the opt-out clause in his minor-league contract with the Phillies earlier this week, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
6:20 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Phi) signed a minor-league contract with the Phillies on Saturday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
5:51 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Min) was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Twins on Saturday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
9:59 AM - Jeff Hoffman (Min) (elbow) worked an inning of relief and gave up two earned runs on two hits and one walk while striking out two in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Pirates in Grapefruit League play.
3:30 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Min) (elbow) signed a minor-league contract with the Twins on Sunday that includes an invite to big-league spring training, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
8:06 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) (elbow) was designated for assignment by the Reds on Tuesday.
5:07 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) (forearm) has been shut down for the season due to elbow soreness, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
12:34 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) Reds transferred Hoffman (forearm) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Thursday.
1:22 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) (forearm) has been cleared to resume throwing, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
4:26 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) manager David Bell said Wednesday that Hoffman (forearm) wasn't feeling well after his throwing session in Milwaukee over the weekend and is scheduled to meet with a doctor, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
4:26 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) manager David Bell said Wednesday that Hoffman (forearm) wasn't feeling well after his throwing session in Milwaukee over the weekend and is scheduled to meet with a doctor, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
11:53 AM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with right forearm stiffness, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
5:13 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) is starting the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Pirates, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
5:18 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) (undisclosed) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday.
5:11 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) was placed on the injured list for an unspecified reason Friday.
5:40 AM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) came on in relief of Reiver Sanmartin and gave up two runs over 2.2 innings, allowing two hits and a walk without striking out a batter.
10:51 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) agreed to a one-year, $925,000 contract with the Reds on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.
10:34 AM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) hasn't pitched in the last two weeks since getting shelled against the Tigers on September 3, when he gave up four runs over 1.2 innings, serving up two homers in the process.
10:33 AM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) will shift to a bullpen role going forward, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
7:32 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) (3-5) took the loss Wednesday as the Reds were routed 7-0 by the Mets, giving up five runs on seven hits and three walks over four innings. He failed to strike out a batter.
10:45 AM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Wednesday's start against the Mets.
2:50 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) (shoulder) confirmed Saturday that he's set to return from the injured list to start Wednesday against the Mets, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
2:38 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) Reds will consider going with a temporary six-man rotation when Hoffman (shoulder) comes off the IL next week, Charlie Goldsmith of Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
10:44 AM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) (shoulder) is scheduled to make a rehab start Friday for High-A Dayton.
2:36 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) manager David Bell said Monday that Hoffman (shoulder) will make a third rehab start for Triple-A Louisville later this week, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
11:33 AM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.
3:40 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) (shoulder) has been throwing bullpen sessions at Triple-A Louisville this week and is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with the affiliate next week, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
6:21 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) David Bell said Tuesday that Hoffman (shoulder) could go on a rehab assignment later this month, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
4:35 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) was diagnosed with a right shoulder impingement Thursday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
12:25 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday.
9:32 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) exited Wednesday's start against the Nationals with right shoulder soreness, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
8:26 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) was removed from Wednesday's start against the Nationals with an apparent injury, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
7:23 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) allowed five runs (two earned) on five hits and three walks with five strikeouts in four innings versus Colorado on Sunday. He did not factor in the decision.
8:01 AM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) allowed three earned runs on one hit and five walks while striking out three across four innings of work Tuesday against the Dodgers. He did not factor into the decision.
10:07 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) was charged with two runs (one earned) on four hits and one walk while striking out four over five innings in a no-decision against the Diamondbacks on Thursday.
4:36 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) Reds officially moved Jose De Leon to the bullpen Wednesday, which means that Hoffman will remain in the rotation, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
11:12 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) (1-0) allowed one run on three hits over five innings in a win over the Cardinals on Sunday. He struck out six and did not issue a walk.
6:12 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) is expected to open the season as the Reds' fourth starter, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
8:47 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) pitched five innings in Tuesday's start against the Padres, allowing three runs (all in the first inning) while retiring 12 of his last 13 batters, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
7:38 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) is out of options heading into the 2021 season, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. He is competing for a roster spot, nominally as a starter but still available as reliever, after arriving from Colorado in a trade for Robert Stephenson in November.
1:36 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Cin) was traded from the Rockies to the Reds on Wednesday in exchange for Robert Stephenson and Jameson Hannah, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
8:22 AM - Jeff Hoffman (Col) earned the save Wednesday against the Diamondbacks after walking one and striking out one in one-third of an inning.
2:59 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Col) is expected to remain in the bullpen after the Rockies announced Chi Chi Gonzalez as their fifth starter Sunday, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.
3:04 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Col) tossed three scoreless innings Wednesday in his most recent intrasquad appearance, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
2:08 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Col) was in a tight race with Chi Chi Gonzalez for the fifth starter's spot prior to the shutdown, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
4:11 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Col) will start Saturday in the Rockies' Cactus League opener versus the Diamondbacks, Nick Groke of The Athleticreports.
8:08 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Col) yielded two runs on two hits and three walks over five innings Sunday, striking out four batters in the win over Milwaukee. He did not factor in the decision.
11:53 AM - Jeff Hoffman (Col) (knee) will start Sunday's game against the Brewers.
11:22 AM - Jeff Hoffman (Col) was diagnosed with a right knee contusion after exiting Tuesday's 8-5 win over the Giants in the fourth inning.
11:04 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Col) exited his start Tuesday against the Giants in the fourth inning on a cart after getting hit on the right leg by a 99.6-mph linedrive, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
11:53 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Col) allowed two runs on five hits with one walk and three strikeouts across 5.1 innings during a no-decision against the Mets on Wednesday.
7:33 AM - Jeff Hoffman (Col) (2-6) picked up the win in Friday's 10-8 victory over the Padres, giving up four runs on four hits and six walks over 5.1 innings while striking out four.
7:11 AM - Jeff Hoffman (Col) (1-6) took the loss Saturday, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks over 5.2 innings as the Rockies were shut out 3-0 by the Padres. He struck out eight.
12:12 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Col) is scheduled to start Saturday's game against the Padres.
6:48 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Col) (1-5) gave up two runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out three through five innings to take the loss against the Pirates on Sunday.
1:42 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Col) was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque and will start Sunday against the Pirates.
10:05 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Col) appears to be in line to start Sunday's game against the Pirates, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
4:44 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Col) was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque and will start Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
4:08 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Col) was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.
8:39 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Col) allowed three earned runs on four hits and four walks while striking out four across five innings Thursday against the Nationals. He did not factor into the decision.
10:56 AM - Jeff Hoffman (Col) will enter the rotation and start Thursday against the Nationals, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.
6:21 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Col) is expected to start Thursday against Washington, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
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