After a brutal 2023 season, right-hander Alek Manoah returned to the Blue Jays’ rotation in early May with the hope of reestablishing himself as one of the game’s top young arms. Unfortunately, that goal didn’t even last a month as Manoah was sidelined after just five starts and wound up undergoing Tommy John surgery in early June. The righty’s timetable for return to the mound … [Read more...] about Alek Manoah Targeting August Return To Blue Jays
Orioles Backed Out Of Agreement With Jeff Hoffman After Flagged Physical
Jeff Hoffman signed a three-year, $33MM contract with the Blue Jays this evening. The righty nearly landed with a division rival. Robert Murray of FanSided reports that Hoffman and the Orioles had agreed to terms on a three-year, $40MM contract earlier this week. According to Murray, Baltimore pulled out of the deal after the physical revealed something related to his throwing … [Read more...] about Orioles Backed Out Of Agreement With Jeff Hoffman After Flagged Physical
Blue Jays Designate Brett de Geus For Assignment
The Blue Jays designated reliever Brett de Geus for assignment, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction log. Toronto needed to create a 40-man roster spot after signing Jeff Hoffman this evening. de Geus landed with the Jays on a late-season waiver claim from Miami. The 27-year-old righty made two appearances and allowed four runs across 2 1/3 innings. de Geus had made … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Designate Brett de Geus For Assignment
Blue Jays Sign Jeff Hoffman
The Blue Jays announced the signing of Jeff Hoffman to a three-year, $33MM free agent contract. Jon Morosi of the MLB Network reported earlier this evening that Hoffman and the Jays had productive conversations on a potential multi-year deal. The deal contains an additional $6MM in performance bonuses for the CAA client, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. General manager Ross … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Sign Jeff Hoffman
Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Avoid Arbitration
The Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. have agreed to a $28.5MM salary to avoid an arbitration hearing, reports Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. This does not prevent the sides from discussing a long-term deal in advance of Guerrero’s final year of club control. Guerrero and the Jays went to a hearing last offseason. The star first baseman proved triumphant and secured a $19.9MM … [Read more...] about Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Avoid Arbitration