The home-run bug continues to haunt Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman. That could force a change of plans at the trade deadline
Hoffman has allowed 10 homers this season. The only reliever in the American League who has surrendered more is teammate Chad Green. That means even when the Jays closer appears to be in top form, he's often one pitch away from losing his grip on the game.
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