In order to clear room on the 40-man roster for reliever Jeff Hoffman, the Toronto Blue Jays had to cut ties with Brett de Geus.

Jeff Hoffman is returning to the team that drafted him. Hoffman has rejoined the Toronto Blue Jays on a three-year contract worth $33 million, the team announced Friday night. There had been rumblings Hoffman would look for opportunities to start next season,

Hoffman logged a 2.28 ERA in 118 2/3 innings over the past two seasons with the Phillies. But there were some cracks in the biggest moments.