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.

One of the most sought-after relievers this offseason was Jeff Hoffman, and before signing the Blue Jays, multiple teams passed up on him.

Speaking with the Toronto media on Wednesday, Hoffman said he's not concerned about the shoulder which led to him failing physicals with both the Atlanta Braves and Baltimore Orioles.

After almost a month of radio silence, the Toronto Blue Jays have landed another free agent, inking a three-year, $33 million contract with a former Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jeff Hoffman.  Toronto’s deal with the 32-year-old relief pitcher alleviates an ailing bullpen core that largely disappointed last season.

The Blue Jays have announced the signing of relief pitcher Jeff Hoffman to a three-year contract in MLB Free Agency.

The Toronto Blue Jays are officially taking a big risk with free agent reliever Jeff Hoffman. The hard-throwing reliever, who may end up serving as the Blue Ja

The Braves walked away from an agreement with free agent right-hander Jeff Hoffman due to medical concerns. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

Hoffman logged a 2.28 ERA in 118 2/3 innings over the past two seasons with the Phillies. But there were some cracks in the biggest moments.

The Orioles nearly handed out their first multiyear contract to a free agent pitcher since 2018, but now that player is a Toronto Blue Jay.

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