Jeff Hoffman collapses (again): at this point, Trey Yesavage needs to be seriously considered
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The more things change, the more they stay the same.
Jeff Hoffman, who's really slipping away after a good start to the season, came on in the ninth inning. It was 1-1 and his club was counting on him to deliver.
And he didn't deliver.
After seven fine innings (only one run) from Kevin Gausman, the Blue Jays closer gave up two consecutive home runs to the Brewers. He also found a way to give up another run… which made the difference in a 4-1 setback.
JACKSON CHOURIO AND CHRISTIAN YELICH GO BACK-TO-BACK IN THE NINTH!
Brewers lead 3-1 in Toronto pic.twitter.com/ZSEs7Llydj
– Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) August 30, 2025
So the question is: what now?
If the Blue Jays don't respond, maybe the division title will slip away. Maybe a playoff spot might be harder to come by than we thought. Maybe- we get it, I think.
The bullpen isn't doing the job, and Toronto needs to react. But how?
The newcomers are really kicking ass right now. The guys who were rolling at the start of the campaign are either injured or more unproductive. So there are no easy solutions right now. And that's why the manager isn't giving up.
Asked Schneider about Hoffman's role:
“He's got 29 saves. He's shown that he can do it. We've got to figure out, not just him but multiple guys, their strike throwing and locating. We're going to make the best decision for everyone to try to win every single night.” #BlueJays
– Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) August 30, 2025
If we're thinking indirectly, instead of replacing the end-of-game specialist, the club could try to put itself in a position where it doesn't necessarily need Jeff Hoffman anymore. In other words? Give up fewer points or score more.
Would Trey Yesavage do worse than the current guys? I don't know. But why not give it a try?
On Monday, the September line-ups go into effect. Why not do like the Pirates (Bubba Chandler), the Red Sox (Payton Tolle) or the Mets (Jonah Tong) and try out a young man filled with talent?
I'm not talking about putting Yesavage as a closer, obviously. But the club has spent the year preparing for its potential arrival in the Majors… and right now, it needs reinforcement and a spark.
- Juan Soto is on fire.
JUAN SOTO'S SECOND HOME RUN OF THE DAY!
THE METS TIE THE GAME AFTER BEING DOWN 8-2! pic.twitter.com/HGbMSeR7iA
– SNY (@SNYtv) August 30, 2025
- Brandon Woodruff tomorrow and Hunter Greene on Monday: it won't be easy for the Blue Jays in 48 hours.
Next two scheduled starters the Blue Jays are going to face:
Brandon Woodruff and Hunter Greene
– Damon (@Damon98_) August 30, 2025
- A name to keep in mind.
Colson Montgomery is turning heads!
pic.twitter.com/f1WMfVd0Qx
– MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) August 30, 2025
- Incredibly, this happened today:
Myles Straw takes one back!
pic.twitter.com/HGS5dhQJMe
– MLB (@MLB) August 30, 2025
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