Blue Jays turn to closer by committee after Jeff Hoffman's struggles

"Hoffman has struggled so far this season and changes needed to be made. He has a -0.6 bWAR with a depressing 7.59 ERA in 10 and two-thirds innings of work."

"In the short term we're going to share that responsibility, he's still going to be getting very important outs for us, explained Atkins regarding Hoffman's future."

"Hoffman posted three blown saves in six attempts over 12 appearances; this may sound minor, but the manner in which they were blown mattered."

"Removing Hoffman from the role will be beneficial for both the club and relief pitcher, as pressure will be relieved and he will be able to focus on working back to it."

The Toronto Blue Jays have decided to remove Jeff Hoffman from the closer role due to his poor performance, including a 7.59 ERA and three blown saves. General manager Ross Atkins announced that the team will now close games by committee, although Hoffman will still play a role in critical situations. Manager John Schneider supports Hoffman but acknowledges the need for change. The decision aims to relieve pressure on Hoffman, allowing him to regain his confidence and focus on improving his performance.

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