Jeff Hoffman Signs With Twins
2 years agoFormer Cincinnati Reds right-hander Jeff Hoffman signed with the Minnesota Twins on a minor-league deal with an invite to Spring Training. If Hoffman makes the majors, he will earn $1.3 million, and the deal also includes three opt-outs throughout the season. The 30-year-old spent his 2022 campaign with the Reds and molded a 3.83 ERA (4.30 FIP) with 45 punchouts across 44 2/3 innings. His WHIP (1.41) slimmed down a notch from 2021, and his strikeout rate dropped two ticks (22.8%). Hoffman looked much sharper on the mound this past season, which could indicate a breakout. He will serve some role for Rocco Baldelli's bullpen and could work for more appearances if things go right. However, Hoffman is mainly a flier in deep league formats.
Source: Robert Murray
Source: Robert Murray