Phillies pursue trade for former All-Star reliever Jeff Hoffman

The Philadelphia Phillies are expressing strong interest in acquiring Jeff Hoffman from the Toronto Blue Jays. With bullpen struggles and potential long-term issues for some pitchers, the Phillies aim to bolster their relief corps ahead of the trade deadline. Hoffman, who previously recorded a 2.17 ERA with Philadelphia, has had a challenging season with a 4.40 ERA in 46 games for Toronto. His contract, totaling $33 million over three years, may make him an affordable target as the trade deadline approaches on August 3.

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