Jeff Hoffman struggles again as Blue Jays lose series to Astros
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 5:41 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays dropped their series finale to the Houston Astros 3-1 on Wednesday. Jeff Hoffman, who entered the game tied at 1-1, committed a throwing error in the eighth inning that allowed the go-ahead run to score. This marked another disappointing performance for Hoffman, who has faced challenges this season, leading to a closer-by-committee approach for Toronto. Manager John Schneider suggested that the misplay was a result of miscommunication. The Blue Jays, currently at.500, have options to consider before the trade deadline on August 3.
- •Blue Jays lose to Astros, finishing series with two straight losses
- •Hoffman's error in the eighth inning allowed the go-ahead run
- •Toronto is now at.500 for the first time in over two months
- •The team has struggled to secure a defined closer role this year
- •Trade deadline approaches on August 3, putting Horton’s future in question
- 5:41 AMYahoo Sports — Could Jeff Hoffman's Time With Toronto Blue Jays be Nearing an End?
"The team's former closer suffered another late-inning collapse in the series finale against the Houston Astros.
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