Hoffman owns 15 homers allowed (most among relievers), seven blown saves, and a 4.76 ERA in his first full closer season. Once promising in April, the late-season dynamism faded as homers piled up and saves slipped.

Hoffman surrendered Yainer Diaz’s ninth-inning homer that decided the game; a blemish for a Jays bullpen already under scrutiny as the stretch run approaches.

Hoffman entered to close but surrendered the Diaz homer, a reminder that even with multiple weapons, closers face risk in tight games. This moment adds context to the Jays’ bullpen dynamics and the potential volatility of saves in high-leverage late innings.

Hoffman yielded Yainer Diaz’s ninth-inning homer, a reminder of his homer-prone season and a caution for late-inning fantasy holds. His performance has clear implications for Toronto’s closer usage in high-leverage spots moving forward.

Hoffman handles Toronto’s closing duties, delivering a steady stream of saves while the team navigates late-inning pressures. His role and performance contrast with the Red Sox’s bullpen stability, offering a clear path for saves in some weeks and occasional volatility in others.