Jeff Hoffman, a standout reliever for the Philadelphia Phillies, is attracting interest as a potential starting pitcher in free agency. Despite his recent success in the bullpen, some teams are considering him for a starting role due to his past experience and versatile pitching repertoire. While there's risk in transitioning from reliever to starter, Hoffman's agent, who also managed Reynaldo Lopez's similar transition, may explore this option. However, it's more likely Hoffman will sign as a reliever, given his recent dominance in that role.
Pitcher Jeff Hoffman made a game-saving tag at home plate in the ninth inning, helping the Philadelphia Phillies secure a 2-1 walk-off win against the Colorado Rockies. Cristian Pache delivered the winning hit, and Aaron Nola turned in a dominant pitching performance. Despite the Phillies' struggling offense, the team's pitching staff has been a key factor in their winning record.
The Philadelphia Phillies lost to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday due to missed opportunities and questionable roster management decisions. The bullpen, which has performed well this season, gave up three runs in the final three frames. The decision to bring in right-hander Jeff Hoffman in the seventh inning against a lefty pinch hitter did not work out, and the front office's decision to carry Dylan Covey as a bulk relief option instead of using trusted pitchers in Triple A may have contributed to the loss. The Phillies have bullpen depth, but the front office failed to take full advantage of it.
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Colorado Rockies 7-4 in the second game of their three-game series. Jeff Hoffman, a former Rockies player, pitched a scoreless eighth inning to help secure the win. Nick Castellanos hit a line drive off Rockies starter Ryan Feltner's head, but Feltner was able to walk off the field. The Phillies bullpen was thin, but Connor Brogdon and Andrew Bellatti pitched well in relief. Bryce Harper hit a home run in the ninth inning to add an insurance run.
The Philadelphia Phillies lost to the Boston Red Sox 7-4, with Bailey Falter struggling in the fourth inning and Jeff Hoffman making his Phillies debut in the eighth and ninth innings. Bryce Harper hit a home run and Alec Bohm drove in a run, but it wasn't enough to end the Phillies' five-game losing streak.
The Minnesota Twins have released right-hander Jeff Hoffman, who was in camp on a minor league deal. Hoffman, a former No. 9 overall draft pick, pitched to a 3.83 ERA with a 22.8% strikeout rate and a bloated 11.7% walk rate in 2022 with the Reds. He has a career 5.68 ERA with a 20.3% strikeout rate and 11.1% walk rate. Hoffman will now look for a new opportunity in free agency.
