John Schneider Had Words for Jeff Hoffman After Blue Jays' Loss to White Sox
John Schneider Had Words for Jeff Hoffman After Blue Jays' Loss to White Sox originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Toronto Blue Jays fell 4-2 to the Chicago White Sox at Rogers Center on Sunday, dropping the rubber game of the three-game set and finishing their homestand at .500 (3-3). Chicago mounted a three-run rally in the eighth inning—including a double by Miguel Vargas—after Toronto's offense had tied the game in the seventh.
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The loss was ultimately handed squarely on the shoulders of reliever Jeff Hoffman. The right-hander entered the eighth with a runner on and couldn't field a routine grounder, allowing a run to score. Moments later, he surrendered the go‑ahead RBI double after also surrendered a walk to start the appearance.
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jeff Hoffman (23).John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
After the game, Blue Jays manager John Schneider didn't hesitate to defend his reliever. In a strong message, Schneider communicated his faith in Hoffman.
'We trust the [expletive] out of Jeff Hoffman," Schneider said. "I do. It's easy to point blame at him, but he's been on the other side of us winning a whole lot of games. It's a tough stretch for him, but we know he'll come out of it."
Thus far in 2025, Hoffman has tallied 17 saves and struck out 44 batters—but carries a bloated 5.29 ERA and a WHIP of 1.11, with 20 runs allowed in his 34 appearances this season. After his All-Star campaign in 2024, his inconsistency has been a thorn in Toronto's late-game hopes.
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Toronto's situation could be improving soon, including a day off Monday followed by a West Coast trip. The Blue Jays open the next series on Tuesday in Cleveland, with Chris Bassitt expected to start—setting the tone while Hoffman works to regain his form
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
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