Blue Jays trade Jeff Hoffman to Twins for prospects

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Blue Jays trade Jeff Hoffman to Twins for prospects
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The Toronto Blue Jays have traded pitcher Jeff Hoffman to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for multiple prospects on August 3, 2026. Hoffman, a Shaker High School graduate, had a 6-7 record with a 3.94 earned run average this season before the trade. After a rough start in 2025, he was removed from the closer role by the Blue Jays in April. The Blue Jays received pitchers Dasan Hill and John Klein, along with infielder Dameury Pena and international signing bonus pool space as part of the deal.

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  • Hoffman had 5 saves in 48 innings for Toronto this season.
  • He previously signed a three-year, $33 million contract with Toronto.
  • The Blue Jays initially acquired Hoffman in a 2025 deal.
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The Toronto Blue Jays traded the 33-year-old Hoffman to the Minnesota Twins on Monday in exchange for multiple prospects.

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