Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman salvaged a rough night with a scoreless ninth against Minnesota, earning his 29th save after fan backlash. Toronto’s bullpen remains a concern, with a 5.60 ERA since the All-Star break and lockdown questions about Hoffman’s HR-prone profile (14 HR allowed) and command. Dominguez and Varland were added at the deadline but haven’t turned the page yet, leaving Toronto leaning on Hoffman in September and watching Yesavage’s potential debut climb the depth chart.

For fantasy players, Hoffman’s volatility is real: saves can come in fits, while back-to-back dn outs can swing from hero to hazard. The Jays’ bullpen-heavy landscape boosts the value of high-leverage arms like Dominguez and Varland, while continued struggles open doors for September call-ups. In a pennant race, relief roles will shift fast, so rostering options off Toronto’s staff requires careful matchup timing and readiness to pivot to streaming relievers when the slate is rough.