Reliever Jeff Hoffman says Orioles and Braves backed off deals before his contract with Blue Jays

FILE - Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jeff Hoffman delivers during Game 2 of a baseball NL Division Series against the New York Mets, Oct. 6, 2024, in Philadelphia.

FILE - Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jeff Hoffman delivers during Game 2 of a baseball NL Division Series against the New York Mets, Oct. 6, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)


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The Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves backed out of agreements to sign Jeff Hoffman because of concerns about the reliever's pitching shoulder before he finalized a $33 million, three-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays last week.. A right-hander who turned 32 last week, Hoffman went for in-person physicals for deals with the Orioles and Braves. Braves spokesman Jared Burleyson and Orioles spokeswoman Jackie Harig said their teams declined to comment. Hoffman went 3-3 with a 2.17 ERA and 10 saves last season for the NL East champion Philadelphia Phillies, earning his first All-Star selection.

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