Blue Jays weigh options for reliever Jeff Hoffman amid trade speculation

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Blue Jays weigh options for reliever Jeff Hoffman amid trade speculation
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Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jeff Hoffman is in a precarious position as potential trade talks arise. Struggling this season, Hoffman recently lost his closer role and has underperformed compared to his past with the Philadelphia Phillies. The Athletic reports a 50/50 chance he could be traded, depending on whether Toronto seeks to deal him for a more beneficial player. Hoffman's improved performance in June may influence the decision to keep or trade him ahead of the deadline.

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  • Jeff Hoffman lost his closer role after a poor start to the season
  • Hoffman has shown improvement in June with late-game appearances
  • The Athletic places Hoffman's trade probability at 50/50
  • Blue Jays unlikely to sell unless a favorable trade opportunity arises
  • Teams will evaluate Hoffman's strikeout rate despite his ERA
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  • 6:44 AMYahoo SportsBlue Jays’ Jeff Hoffman gets trade chance update that might surprise some fans
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