JEFF HOFFMAN NEWS

Nursing sore shoulder Hoffman exited Wednesday's start against the Nationals with right shoulder soreness, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact The 28-year-old struggled with his command Wednesday and issued five walks before being lifted with the injury after 1.1 innings. Hoffman's availability for his next turn through the rotation is in question due to the injury.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shoulder soreness forces Hoffman from start WASHINGTON -- Starting pitcher Jeff Hoffman exited Wednesday’s game vs. the Nationals at Nationals Park with right shoulder soreness after t...

MAY 27, 2021 • MLB.COM

C. Trent Rosecrans: Reds starter Jeff Hoffman left Wednesday's... - The Athletic Reds starter Jeff Hoffman left Wednesday's start against the nationals in the second inning with an injury. Hoffman gave up two runs on two...

MAY 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Departs with injury Hoffman was removed from Wednesday's start against the Nationals with an apparent injury, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact The 28-year-old threw only 20 of 46 pitches for strikes while walking five batters over 1.1 innings before exiting with the athletic trainer. It's unclear if the unspecified injury will affect Hoffman's next turn through the rotation.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win Friday Hoffman (3-3) earned the win Friday against the Brewers after tossing five innings of one-run ball, giving up two hits and four walks while fanning seven.

Impact Hoffman lasted at least five innings for the first time since April 22 while recording his first win since April 16. The right-hander has posted a 6.13 ERA this month, which is a marked increase on the 3.33 ERA he had in five April appearances.

MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No-decision in Colorado Hoffman allowed five runs (two earned) on five hits and three walks with five strikeouts in four innings versus Colorado on Sunday. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact The 28-year-old got through three innings with little trouble, but Colorado struck for five runs in the fourth. Hoffman didn't help his cause much, as his throwing error led to a run. The right-hander has gone five starts without a win, and he's failed to reach the fifth inning in his last four outings. He has a 4.67 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 32:18 K:BB across 34.2 innings. He lines up to face Milwaukee in next weekend's series.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jeff Hoffman, preparing to face his old team, knows the challenges of Coors Field Jeff Hoffman has struggled in his last three starts and now his challenge is trying to have a bounceback start at Coors Field.

MAY 16, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM

Falls to Bucs Hoffman (2-3) took the loss Tuesday, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks over four innings as the Reds were downed 7-2 by the Pirates. He struck out four.

Impact For the third straight start, Hoffman failed to get past four innings as he tossed 46 of 75 pitches for strikes. The right-hander will take a 4.70 ERA and 27:15 K:BB through 30.2 innings into his next outing.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chased early by ChiSox Hoffman (2-2) took the loss in Tuesday's 9-0 mauling at the hands of the White Sox, giving up four runs on five hits and a walk over 2.1 innings. He struck out four.

Impact The right-hander needed 63 pitches (36 strikes) to record only seven outs in his shortest start of the season. Hoffman will carry a 4.39 ERA and 23:13 K:BB through 26.2 innings into his next outing.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles to throw strikes Hoffman allowed three earned runs on one hit and five walks while striking out three across four innings of work Tuesday against the Dodgers. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Hoffman threw only 38 of his 73 pitches for strikes and walked multiple batters in both the first and fourth innings. He managed to hold the Dodgers scoreless through three innings, but led off his final frame with two walks and then surrendered a home run to Will Smith. Now through 24.1 innings on the campaign, Hoffman has maintained a solid 3.33 ERA but has only a 19:12 K:BB. He's projected to draw the White Sox on Monday for his next turn through the rotation.

APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lowers ERA to 2.66 Hoffman was charged with two runs (one earned) on four hits and one walk while striking out four over five innings in a no-decision against the Diamondbacks on Thursday.

Impact This one ended up a 14-11 Diamondbacks win in 10 innings, but the starters were effective through the first half of the game, with Hoffman getting the better of Taylor Widener. Hoffman was able to largely overcome the shaky defense behind him, lowering his ERA to 2.66 through 20.1 innings with the Reds. Hoffman threw 88 pitches in this game after reaching 91 pitches in his previous start. He has allowed just two homers on the year even with three of his four starts coming at home in Cincinnati. Up next is a tough road test against the Dodgers.

APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quality start in Friday's win Hoffman (2-1) picked up the win in Friday's 10-3 rout over Cleveland, allowing one run on seven hits and three walks over six innings while striking out four.

Impact The right-hander found out earlier this week he would remain in the rotation after the return of Sonny Gray, and Hoffman celebrated with his first quality start of the season, tossing 58 of 91 pitches for strikes. He'll look to keep rolling in his next outing Thursday, at home against the Diamondbacks.

APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jeff Hoffman pitches out of trouble, Cincinnati Reds' offense explodes in win vs. Cleveland Jeff Hoffman allowed one run in six innings in the Reds' 10-3 win over Cleveland. It was just his second start of at least six innings since...

APRIL 17, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM

Jeff Hoffman makes his third start of season tonight against Cleveland Coming off a 2-4 road trip, the Reds look to Jeff Hoffman to get them back on track

APRIL 16, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM

Remains in rotation The Reds officially moved Jose De Leon to the bullpen Wednesday, which means that Hoffman will remain in the rotation, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Neither Hoffman nor De Leon pitched well over the weekend against the Diamondbacks, but the presumed favorite prior to the weekend was Hoffman. The decision was necessitated by the return of Sonny Gray from the IL. It might be likely that Hoffman could have some security in the role with Michael Lorenzen being placed on the 60-day DL, but it's still also possible that Tejay Antone, who threw 60 pitches in his last relief outing, could ultimately start.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in Arizona Hoffman (1-1) allowed three runs on six hits and three walks while striking out two over 4.1 innings in a loss to the Diamondbacks on Saturday.

Impact After inducing 13 swinging strikes on 77 pitches in a win over the Cardinals in his Reds debut, Hoffman managed just seven swinging strikes on 82 pitches Saturday. Two of the three runs charged to Hoffman crossed the plate after he exited the game, but the right-hander had issues with command during his time on the mound, as evidenced by the fact he had more walks than strikeouts. If Jose De Leon has a better outing Sunday, Cincinnati could opt to keep De Leon in the rotation over Hoffman with Sonny Gray (back) due to return next week.

APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first win with new team Hoffman (1-0) allowed one run on three hits over five innings in a win over the Cardinals on Sunday. He struck out six and did not issue a walk.

Impact Hoffman, who had a 9.28 ERA in 16 appearances out of the Rockies' bullpen last season, turned in a gem in his first start in a Reds uniform. He filled up the strike zone and was effective before running into a bit of trouble in his final frame. The right-hander was lifted after 77 pitches and manager David Bell will likely continue to have a short hook when Hoffman is on the mound given the 28-year-old's career third-time-through-the-order numbers. Up next is a road start in Arizona.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jeff Hoffman gets first start as Red against Cardinals today Was 2-1 with a 9.28 ERA last season with Rockies

APRIL 4, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM

Jeff Hoffman talks about earning spot in Cincinnati Reds' rotation Jeff Hoffman, who was acquired in a trade from the Colorado Rockies in November, earned a spot in the Cincinnati Reds' starting rotation.

MARCH 31, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM

Will open in rotation Hoffman is expected to open the season as the Reds' fourth starter, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Hoffman probably won't make many turns in the rotation, as it took injuries to Sonny Gray (back), Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) and Tejay Antone (hip) for him to earn a starting role. He's an interesting streaming candidate in the first week of the season, as he'll face the Pirates in his first start, but he's tough to roster in most leagues. His 6.40 ERA in 230.2 career major-league innings is quite poor even when accounting for the fact that he called Coors Field home.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Possible fifth starter Hoffman pitched five innings in Tuesday's start against the Padres, allowing three runs (all in the first inning) while retiring 12 of his last 13 batters, Bobby Nightengale of The...

Impact Nightengale suggests that Hoffman has a good chance of winning a spot in the Reds' rotation to begin the season, ahead of teammate Jose De Leon. The Reds like what Tejay Antone can do out of the bullpen, and Sonny Gray is likely to begin the season on the IL, so there are spots to be won.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of options Hoffman is out of options heading into the 2021 season, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. He is competing for a roster spot, nominally as a starter but potentially as a r...

Impact As Rosecrans reports, Hoffman is the type of pitcher that the Reds like to target, with his fastball spin (83rd percentile) and curve spin (55th percentile) above average. That hasn't yet translated to good results, but the change of scenery could help.

MARCH 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati Reds: Jeff Hoffman finally getting his chance for success Freed from the pitching graveyard known as Coors Field, Jeff Hoffman is finally getting his chance to find success with the Cincinnati Reds....

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

What Rockies, Reds net in four-player trade headlined by Jeff Hoffman Along with Hoffman, the Reds acquired a recent draft pick, while the Rockies added a reliever and an outfield prospect in the trade.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rox deal Hoffman to Reds for RHP, prospect The Rockies acquired right-hander Robert Stephenson and outfield prospect Jameson Hannah from the Reds in exchange for right-hander Jeff Hof...

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • MLB.COM