Blue Jays’ John Schneider Sends 4-Word Jeff Hoffman Message After Brutal Diamondbacks Loss
The Toronto Blue Jays skipper announced his decision on the team’s closer role following an Arizona Diamondbacks grand slam.
BALTIMORE, MD - JULY 29: Manager John Schneider #14 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on during the third inning in game one of a split doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 29, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) Getty Images The Toronto Blue Jays dropped their series versus the Arizona Diamondbacks with a loss on Saturday, marking the team’s sixth consecutive series loss in the early season. And while the Blue Jays can remain optimistic about a turnaround and even a trip back to the World Series, it seems like a significant bullpen change might be in order soon.
“Jeff Hoffman surrendered a grand slam in the eighth inning of Saturday’s 6-2 loss, which is all Blue Jays fans will be talking about this weekend,” Keegan Matheson wrote for MLB. com . “The Blue Jays had every opportunity to win this one late, but Hoffman’s inning blew up the back end of the game.
This comes after he blew a save last time out when he walked three batters. ” MORE FROM FORBES Dodgers Superstar Offers 4-Word Response On Sudden Death Of World Series Champion By Peter Chawaga Toronto Blue Jays Manager John Schneider Offers 4-Word Response On Jeff Hoffman’s Role In his first season with the Blue Jays last year, Hoffman endured an up-and-down campaign that included giving up a lead to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the World Series. And so far, his second season hasn’t been much better.
Hoffman has a 7. 71 ERA, with 13 hits allowed and 20 strikeouts in less than 10 innings so far. But while Saturday’s brutal outing might serve as the final straw for some Blue Jays fans, the team appears to be sticking with him in the closer’s role.