Trevor Hoffman
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 215 lbs
- Born: Oct 13, 1967
- Debut: April 6, 1993
SEASON
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Newsbreakers
October 5, 2009
Updating a previous report, the Brewers and Trevor Hoffman have officially agreed on a one-year, $8 million contract for 2010, according to ESPN.
Our View:
The deal also includes a mutual option for 2011. Hoffman posted a 1.83 ERA in 2009, and was fifth in the National League in saves with 37. He is just nine shy of 600 for his career.
October 5, 2009
Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman reports the the Brewers and Trevor Hoffman are poised to agree on a one-year, $8 million contract for 2010 within the next week.
Our View:
And why not. After being cast aside by a Padres team he had pitched for since 1993 last offseason, Hoffman came to Milwaukee and did what he always does: close games in a dominant fashion. In 54 2009 innings, Hoffman posted a 1.83 ERA and was successful on 37-of-41 save opportunities.
September 13, 2009
MLB.com is reporting that Brewers' closer Trevor Hoffman enjoyed his first season in Milwaukee and would like to return next season. Hoffman has 31 saves for the Brewers this season.
Our View:
Hoffman likes the city of Milwaukee, and he wants to continue his career for another season. He doesn't want to start with a new team, so expect him to be back with the team next season.
August 28, 2009
Updating a previous report, Buster Olney is reporting at ESPN.com that the Giants are the team that claimed Brewers' closer Trevor Hoffman off waivers. Olney goes on to say that a trade is unlikely, as the Brewers seem poised to pull Hoffman back instead of negotiating with the Giants.
Our View:
Olney doesn't feel that the Brewers could get much in a trade for the veteran closer, so it seems likely that they will pull him back. It seems like the Giants could have used Hoffman, but they may have put in the claim to make sure division rivals LA and Colorado didn't have a chance to get him. Either way, it looks like Hoffman will finish the season as a Brewer.
August 27, 2009
FoxSports.com reports that an undisclosed team has claimed Trevor Hoffman off of waivers. The Brewers now have to make a decision if they wish to retain him, work out a trade for him, or simply let him walk away.
Our View:
The Phillies are the most obvious team in need of a closer, but it's not certain which team made the move just yet. We'll keep you posted as more news becomes available. He has 27 saves and a 1.85 ERA in 40 games this season.
July 12, 2009
MLB.com is reporting that Brewers' closer Trevor Hoffman has been chosen to replace Jonathan Broxton on the NL All-Star team. Hoffman has 20 saves for the Brewers this season.
Our View:
After missing the first few weeks of the season, Hoffman has been pretty much automatic for the Brewers. He is one of the all time great closers in the game, and his play over the first half of the season earned him this spot.
June 15, 2009
Trevor Hoffman nailed down his 16th save of the season in Monday's 14-12 win at Cleveland. He gave up one hit over an inning of work, with no walks or strikeouts.
Our View:
That marks save No. 570 for his career. The 41-year-old continues to defy his age, as he has only given up one earned run over 20 innings this season.
June 4, 2009
Brewers closer Trevor Hoffman has been named the National League pitcher of the month for May, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports.
Our View:
Hoffman was outstanding for the Brewers in May, converting all 11 of his save opportunities and allowing zero runs. The 41-year-old has been a huge surprise for the Brewers in 2009.
June 3, 2009
Trevor Hoffman remained perfect on the season as he picked up his 14th save in 14 chances in the Brewers 9-6 win over the Marlins on Wednesday. He did not allow a base runner, while striking out one.
Our View:
Hoffman has yet to allow a run in 16 innings of work this season, which is obviously impressive. What we find almost as impressive is his 15:1 K:BB ratio. It may seem impossible for him to keep this up all season, but Brad Lidge was able to remain perfect on all of his save opportunities just a season ago.
May 31, 2009
Trevor Hoffman issued a walk but struck out three against Cincinnati on Sunday en route to his 13th save.
Our View:
Hoffman remains perfect on save chances this season and has still yet to give up a run. As long as he's able to stay healthy, it looks like there will be few closers more valuable.
May 25, 2009
Trevor Hoffman needed just seven pitches to work a perfect ninth inning in Monday's 1-0 win over the Cardinals. It was a non-save situation and his scoreless innings streak is now at 13.
Our View:
In 13 innings of work, Hoffman has allowed just five hits and no walks. He has needed less than 10 pitches in four of his last six innings of work.
May 21, 2009
Trevor Hoffman kept his scoreless steak alive this season with another nail in the coffin on Thursday. He earned his 11th save of the season in the Brewers' 4-3 win over Houston. He allowed two hits in the ninth and struck out one.
Our View:
Hoffman has now allowed just five hits and zero walks in 12 innings this season. He appears to have rekindled with his Hall of Fame stuff in Milwaukee and has been a sure thing in every ninth inning so far this season.
May 16, 2009
Trevor Hoffman is still flawless as a closer this season. He saved his ninth game in nine tries with a perfect ninth-inning en route to a 1-0 Brewers' victory over the Cardinals.
Our View:
Hoffman has been as good as a closer can be since coming back from injury, and the all-time saves leader looks reborn in a Brewers' uniform. He has earned the right to be employed in all current fantasy lineups.
May 13, 2009
Trevor Hoffman earned his seventh save with another perfect ninth inning on Wednesday night in the Brewers' 8-6 win over the Marlins.
Our View:
Hoffman has yet to give up an earned run this season and even though he missed almost the entire first month of the season he's among the league leaders in saves. If you got Hoffman late in your draft, he turned out to be a gem.
May 8, 2009
Trevor Hoffman nailed down his fifth save of the season on Friday with a perfect ninth inning. He struck out two and the Brewers clipped the Cubs 3-2.
Our View:
Hoffman has been brilliant since coming off the DL and is perfect in save opportunities. In fact, he hasn't allowed a run this season and is striking out more than a batter per inning. Nice to see the all-time saves leader back on his game.
May 3, 2009
Trevor Hoffman had another brilliant ninth inning in Sunday's 4-3 win over Arizona. He struck out two of the three hitters he faced, did not allow a man to reach base and earned his third save in as many opportunities.
Our View:
Hoffman has been lights out since coming off the DL and looks like the closer of old. It looked like a nagging oblique injury would claim most of his season, but he's healthy and dealing once again. As long as he remains physically sound he should be a solid fantasy closer.
April 27, 2009
Trevor Hoffman made his return from an oblique injury to throw a perfect ninth inning for the Brewers on Monday. He threw seven of 13 pitches for strikes as he retired the side in the Brewers 10-5 win over the Pirates.
Our View:
Hoffman will immediately take over as the closer for the Brewers and he should be in line to contribute good numbers for fantasy teams going forward.
April 26, 2009
The Brewers have activated closer Trevor Hoffman (oblique) from the 15-day DL. "I'm there," he tells MLB.com. "I'm basically set. When we come back from this thing once, we don't want to have to do it again. I'm available to pitch [Sunday]."
Our View:
Brewers fans should be pleased. This 41-year-old closer may not have the best stuff any more, but Carlos Villanueva and Todd Coffey have had some struggles trying to lock down the ninth inning this April. Those two younger hurlers will now revert to setup roles.
April 25, 2009
Trevor Hoffman threw one inning on Friday night, and though he allowed two hits and a run, he emerged from the outing healthy meaning he should return to the Brewers for their game on Sunday with the Astros, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Our View:
Hoffman should jump right into closing duties for the Brewers, and as such there is little reason not to activate him for your lineup next week.
April 23, 2009
Trevor Hoffman (strained oblique) fared fine during his rehab outing with Triple-A Nashville Wednesday, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Skipper Ken Macha said, "Physically, he is fine. He is all set, ready to go."
Our View:
He will pitch again with Nashville Friday, and will rejoin the Brewers Sunday barring a setback. He will likely resume his closer's role right away, replacing Carlos Villanueva.
April 20, 2009
Manager Ken Macha told MLB.com that he expects Trevor Hoffman to be activated from the disabled list in time to be available for Sunday's game against Houston.
Our View:
Hoffman is set to make two minor league appearances this week, and the Brewers expect him to step right in to the ninth inning duty for the club starting Sunday. Hoffman still has some gas in the tank and could be a nice addition if your are in need of some saves.
April 18, 2009
Trevor Hoffman (strained oblique) has thrown his second bullpen session over a four-day span, and is ready to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
The 41-year-old vet will likely need to make at least two rehab appearances before rejoining the Brewers. He will resume his role as the closer upon his return, replacing Carlos Villanueva.
April 17, 2009
According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Trevor Hoffman may return to the Brewers' bullpen as soon as next weekend. Hoffman will throw his second bullpen session on Saturday, and if it is a success, will be on the fast track back to the team.
Our View:
Hoffman owners should be pleased with this news since it was previously believed Trevor would be out longer. He will assume the closer role upon his return and boot Carlos Villanueva to a setup role.
April 15, 2009
Updating a previous report, Trevor Hoffman's bullpen session today was effective and pain-free, according to MLB.com. The Brewers' closer is attempting to return from a strained rib cage, suffered on March 13th.
Our View:
This is good news for Hoffman owners, but the future HOF closer is still a ways off from returning.
April 15, 2009
Trevor Hoffman is slated to throw off a mound today for the first time since March 13, according to MLB.com. He is recovering from a strained oblique.
Our View:
He will have to throw several mound sessions before the Brewers send him on a minor league rehab assignment. Carlos Villanueva will continue to serve as the closer until Hoffman is ready to return.
April 13, 2009
Trevor Hoffman reported no pain in his injured oblique after playing catch again on Monday, according to the Journal-Sentinel. He will likely throw off of a mound on Wednesday, and barring any set backs, he should return during the final week of the month.
Our View:
Once he returns to the Brewers, Hoffman figures to be the everyday closer. The team is currently going with Carlos Villanueva.
April 11, 2009
According to MLB.com, Trevor Hoffman played long toss from 120 feet and suffered no setbacks on Saturday.
Our View:
He's taking baby steps, but Hoffman still appears to be a long way off. He is expected to have a bullpen session on a mound on Wednesday and go from there. Still, there are more sessions, simulated games and rehab assignments in Hoffman's future.
April 9, 2009
Trevor Hoffman said Wednesday he will stretch his throwing program off flat ground from 60 feet to 120 feet Thursday to see how he feels, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Hoffman still doesn't have a specific schedule to return from his strained right oblique, but he is getting closer. "It's the effort level that will test it," said Hoffman, "in combination with a little bit of distance is probably going to give me an indication of tolerance level. It's been going great so far."
Our View:
Carlos Villanueva picked up the save for the Brew Crew last night with a perfect inning, but Hoffman will go back to the closer role immediately upon his return.
April 6, 2009
Trevor Hoffman will not be ready to return from the DL when first eligible on April 11, according to MLBblogs.com. He is recovering from a strained oblique muscle.
Our View:
It looks like Carlos Villanueva will handle the closer's role a bit longer while Hoffman is out, and is worth targeting if available on the waiver wire.
March 30, 2009
Trevor Hoffman (strained oblique muscle) has been placed on the 15-day DL by the Brewers, according to MLB.com. The move is retroactive to March 27.
Our View:
He will miss at least the first four games of the regular season. Carlos Villanueva is likely to handle the closer's role until Hoffman is ready to pitch.
March 27, 2009
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Trevor Hoffman will likely start the season on the disabled list.
Our View:
Hoffman can't seem to garner any positive progress on his oblique strain and looks destined for an injury filled season. He's still effective when healthy, but at his age health is becoming an increasing issue.
March 22, 2009
The Brewers announced Sunday they expect closer Trevor Hoffman to miss the start of the season, the Associated Press reports. At this stage, Carlos Villanueva and Seth McClung are the two pitchers being considered as a replacement for Hoffman.
Our View:
The team's training staff expects Hoffman to miss at least another week with an oblique strain and then a few more weeks to complete the necessary bullpen sessions that would prepare him for the season.
March 21, 2009
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Trevor Hoffman is still ailing from an oblique strain and is frustrated over how long the injury is taking to heal. There is no timetable for his return.
Our View:
Hoffman is recovering slowly and there is a chance he could start the season on the DL, which would obviously hurt his fantasy value. When healthy he is still a reliable closer.
March 19, 2009
The Journal Sentinel reports that Trevor Hoffman played catch on Thursday, but there is still no timetable for his return from an oblique strain.
Our View:
Hoffman was brought in this offseason to shore up the back end of the Brewers bullpen, but the 41-year-old has had a rough go of it since landing with the Brewers. He posted a strong K/BB ratio last season but that did not prevent him from having one of his worst seasons as a closer.
March 18, 2009
Trevor Hoffman is progressing slowly in his recovery from a strained right oblique, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Our View:
Manager Ken Macha is more concerned today than he previously was, namely with only three weeks left in camp. Hoffman went through some plyometrics throwing today, but the club is yet to disclose how that went.
March 17, 2009
Trevor Hoffman has a strained right oblique, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He apparently aggravated it on Saturday and hasn't pitched since. He is considered day-to-day.
Our View:
Keep an eye on Hoffman as oblique injuries tend to be nagging. If he is healthy to start the season, he should be a decent fantasy option at closer, although he's not the Cy Young caliber reliever he once was.
January 13, 2009
Trevor Hoffman has passed his physical and is now officially a member of the Brewers, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
Our View:
Hoffman and his 554 career saves will look to stabilize a bullpen that struggled last season.
January 13, 2009
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Trevor Hoffman is taking his physical on Tuesday, which, if he passes, will officially make him the Brewers' closer.
Our View:
Hoffman will make $6 million as the team's closer, with the possibility of making more. He had 30 saves for the Padres last season but was not in their plans as they attempted to shed payroll. Despite advancing age, Hoffman was still effective last season, sporting a K/9 rate of 9.13 and WHIP of 1.04.
January 8, 2009
Updating an earlier report, Trevor Hoffman's one-year deal with the Brewers is worth $6 million with another $1.5 million in incentives, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. There is no club option for 2010.
Our View:
With incentives, the $7.5 million would allow him to match his 2008 salary with San Diego.
January 8, 2009
The Brewers have agreed to terms with closer Trevor Hoffman, according to ESPN. He is believed to have received a one-year deal with an option for 2010, but financial details are unknown.
Our View:
The all-time saves leader will favorably fill the Brewers' void at closer. The Brewers beat out the Dodgers to acquire his services.
January 8, 2009
The Brewers are nearing a deal with Trevor Hoffman, according to MLB.com. The deal would be for one-year with an option for 2010.
Our View:
The Dodgers are the other top contender to land the all-time saves leader. The Brewers need a closer more than the Dodgers, as Los Angeles has Jonathan Broxton.
January 7, 2009
Aside from the Dodgers, the Brewers have also made a one-year offer to Trevor Hoffman, according to MLB.com. Both deals are believed to be worth more than $4 million.
Our View:
The Brewers closing job is currently a mess, following the unexpected retirement of Salomon Torres. Hoffman, 41, is shooting for 600 saves, and Milwaukee might offer him the best opportunity to close.
January 7, 2009
Trevor Hoffman has been offered a one-year deal by the Dodgers, according to the LA Times. Exact financial details were not disclosed, but is believed to be worth more than $4 million.
Our View:
The Dodgers and Brewers are believed to be the top contenders for the all-time saves leader. Hoffman would serve as a one-year stopgap at closer with the Dodgers, and serve as a mentor to Jonathan Broxton.
January 6, 2009
The candidates to receive the services of veteran closer Trevor Hoffman have come down to the Brewers and Dodgers, Hoffman's agent tells MLB.com.
Our View:
Hoffman's agent, Rick Thurman, said that a deal is expected to be done in the next 24-48 hours, though he would not indicate where Hoffman will land.
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