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.

The pitcher rejected a contract offer from Baltimore after it had been revised because of injury concerns, a source said.

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

Shaker High School alum Jeff Hoffman is headed north of the border. The relief pitcher has signed a three-year, $33 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, mar

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

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.

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