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John Schneider finally speaks out on Jeff Hoffman's closer role
The Toronto Blue Jays have a serious problem in their bullpen which closer Jeff Hoffman which manager John Schneider spoke on yesterday after the loss.
Hoffman spoke to reporters after his rough performance against the Brewers yesterday stating that he knows he is not playing great right now but needs to stop costing the team the game.
John Schneider speaks on Jeff Hoffman's closer role
The Blue Jays were in a tight game with the Brewers late yesterday after Kevin Gausman put together a great performance but that all fell apart once Hoffman came in as he gave up back to back homeruns.
Jeff Hoffman entered a 1-1 game in the ninth inning vs. Milwaukee today:
Home run
Home run
Ground out
Walk
Ground out
RBI double
His ERA is now at 5.11 in 59 appearances this season
Home run
Home run
Ground out
Walk
Ground out
RBI double
His ERA is now at 5.11 in 59 appearances this season
After the game, Schneider stated that he still has faith in Hoffman who has 29 saves this season but admitted that him along with other relief pitchers need to find the strike zone and do a better job of locating.
Asked Schneider about Hoffman's role:
«He's got 29 saves. He's shown that he can do it. We've got to figure out, not just him but multiple guys, their strike throwing and locating. We're going to make the best decision for everyone to try to win every single night.» #BlueJays
«He's got 29 saves. He's shown that he can do it. We've got to figure out, not just him but multiple guys, their strike throwing and locating. We're going to make the best decision for everyone to try to win every single night.» #BlueJays
A few days ago, Schneider mentioned that Hoffman's job was safe as their closer but last night he mentioned how the team will make the best decision to win every single night.
These comments might be hitting towards a change for their closer spot as they cannot afford to have these problems in the playoffs.
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