Jeff Hoffman Not the Everyday Closer in Toronto?
When asked about right-handed reliever Jeff Hoffman, Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said he's "100 percent confident if he's closing most games," according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. General manager Ross Atkins said in November that the Blue Jays weren't committed to using Hoffman as their primary closer in 2026 after he struggled in late-game situations in 2025. The 33-year-old veteran had a career-high 33 saves, but he also had a 4.37 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in 68 innings during the regular season, and he famously blew Game 7 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hoffman should see most of the team's save chances to open the season, but both Yimi Garcia (elbow) and Louis Varland are options to save games if Hoffman struggles. He'll be on a much shorter leash in 2026.
Source: Sportsnet.ca - Ben Nicholson-Smith
Source: Sportsnet.ca - Ben Nicholson-Smith
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