Jeff Hoffman has struggled to provide consistency and reliability out of the Blue Jays bullpen, compiling a 5.02 ERA with 32 earned runs and 14 home runs allowed. Fan frustration has resulted in boos as Toronto supporters pressure players on a competitive team. Hoffman welcomed the boos and framed them as a sign of the fans' passion for winning. Hoffman blew three saves in August and allowed eight runs on 10 hits in his last five appearances. The Blue Jays continue to use Hoffman as closer for now but need him to stabilize as the AL East lead narrows to 2.5 games.
Things haven't been going as smoothly as Jeff Hoffman had envisioned in his first season back with the Toronto Blue Jays. Especially with his ongoing struggles to provide consistency and reliability out of the bullpen, Hoffman has suddenly drawn the ire of Blue Jays fans. As a result, his on-and-off Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde performances has generated much criticism from the Toronto faithful in recent weeks. However, Hoffman appears to welcome the stirred-up fanfare with open arms.
After all, he has struggled to a 5.02 ERA while giving up a whopping 32 earned runs including 14 home runs, the most he had given up since becoming a full-time reliever in recent years. More worrisome was the fact that Hoffman had blown three saves during the month of August while giving up eight runs on 10 hits in his last five appearances.
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