New Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jeff Hoffman delivered a simple message to fans on Wednesday, saying he's excited to be a member of the Jays. Hoffman recently signed a three-year, $33 million deal and could be in line to be the team's new closer.

The Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves backed out of agreements to sign Jeff Hoffman because of concerns about the reliever’s pitching shoulder before he finalized a $33 million, three-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays last week.

Jeff Hoffman signed with the Blue Jays, but before that, his deal with the Braves fell through when he failed his physical.

On Friday, the Toronto Blue Jays announced the signing of free-agent pitcher Jeff Hoffman. But only days earlier, the right-hander appeared headed for another American League East team.

All-Star reliever Jeff Hoffman and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a $33 million, three-year contract. The team announced the deal two days after his 32nd birthday.

The Toronto Blue Jays have traded reliever Brett de Geus to the Pittsburgh Pirates after he was DFA'd to make room for the team's newest reliever, Jeff Hoffman.

Jeff Hoffman talks about signing a three-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jay after being drafted by the club in 2014

Chances are the Toronto Blue Jays have another trade up their sleeves this winter. The franchise has enjoyed a decent off-season thus far, albeit almost