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.

Jeff Hoffman signed with the Blue Jays, but before that, his deal with the Braves fell through when he failed his physical.

The Braves walked away from an agreement with free agent right-hander Jeff Hoffman due to medical concerns. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

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One of the most sought-after relievers this offseason was Jeff Hoffman, and before signing the Blue Jays, multiple teams passed up on him.

There are a few things on this Earth that I never want to see. Jeff Hoffman in an Atlanta Braves uniform is one of them: Per a source, Jeff Hoffman had a potential deal that was nixed when he failed a physical with the Braves’ medical staff.

Speaking with the Toronto media on Wednesday, Hoffman said he's not concerned about the shoulder which led to him failing physicals with both the Atlanta Braves and Baltimore Orioles.

Jeff Hoffman talks about signing a three-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jay after being drafted by the club in 2014

The Toronto Blue Jays have traded reliever Brett de Geus to the Pittsburgh Pirates after he was DFA'd to make room for the team's newest reliever, Jeff Hoffman.

Chances are the Toronto Blue Jays have another trade up their sleeves this winter. The franchise has enjoyed a decent off-season thus far, albeit almost

New Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jeff Hoffman delivered a simple message to fans on Wednesday, saying he's excited to be a member of the Jays. Hoffman recently signed a three-year, $33 million deal and could be in line to be the team's new closer.