Blue Jays send $3.75 million to Twins in Hoffman trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 5:37 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays traded Jeff Hoffman to the Minnesota Twins along with $3.75 million in cash considerations. This amount will help offset Hoffman's 2027 salary of $12,666,667, as the Twins assume the remainder of his 2026 salary. Hoffman, who may close games for Minnesota, was seen as a valuable asset despite losing his closer role in Toronto to Louis Varland. Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins indicated the team's return of three prospects made the trade worthwhile.
- •Hoffman traded for three prospects: Dasan Hill, John Klein, Dameury Pena.
- •Blue Jays receive $250,000 in international bonus pool space.
- •Atkins said Hoffman was performing well before the trade.
- •Derek Shelton indicates Hoffman could share closing duties with Yoendrys Gomez.
- 5:37 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays Cash Considerations in Jeff Hoffman Trade Revealed
"The Toronto Blue Jays sent cash to the Minnesota Twins in the Jeff Hoffman trade, and now we know how much they sent over.The Blue Jays sent Hoffman and cash considerations to Minnesota for a trio of prospects — left-handed pitcher Dasan Hill, right-handed pitcher John Klein, second baseman Dameury Pena — plus $250,000 in […] The post Blue Jays Cash Considerations in Jeff Hoffman Trade Revealed appeared first on HEAVY.
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