Jeff Hoffman signs with Blue Jays: Toronto reunites with former first ...
Hoffman earned his first All-Star selection in 2024
www.cbssports.comI don’t have live access to fetch current updates in this moment. Here’s what I can share based on the latest widely reported information:
- Jeff Hoffman signed a three-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays worth $33 million, with incentives that could push the total value higher. The deal was announced in January 2025 and positioned him as a high-leverage bullpen option, with a path to closing games if he seizes the role. [Source coverage from MLB.com and CBS Sports reported the agreement and terms at the time of signing.][1][2]
- Hoffman's 2024 season with the Phillies helped elevate his profile, including an All-Star-caliber performance that contributed to interest from multiple teams before settling with Toronto. [CBS Sports recap of his 2024 season][3]
- The Orioles had at one point near-term discussions with Hoffman, but those agreements did not finalize, leading to his eventual signing with the Blue Jays. [Yardbarker and related reporting on the aborted Orioles deal][9]
If you’d like, I can search for the very latest developments and verify current status (e.g., any contract restructuring, 2026 performance, or bullpen role changes) and provide a concise, cited update.