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Blue Jays Reaffirm Hoffman at Closer After Diaz’s Ninth-Inning Blast as Yankees’ Bullpen Spirals

Late-inning volatility for Toronto plus cascading relief issues for New York are steering the AL East race.

Sep 10, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Max Kepler (17) reacts with third base coach Dusty Wathan (62) while running the bases on his home run against the New York Mets during the eighth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 10: Jose Berrios #17 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches against the Houston Astros during the first inning of their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on September 10, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
Aug 26, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore (1) pitches in the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Yainer Diaz’s solo homer off Jeff Hoffman decided a 3-2 Astros win, and John Schneider said he will stick with Hoffman, citing a single mistake and pitch usage even as Hoffman has allowed 15 homers this season.
  • Toronto remains 83-62 with a three-game AL East lead after consecutive dramatic finishes, a night after a 10th-inning walk-off win highlighted their late-inning swings.
  • Bo Bichette is on the 10-day injured list with a left knee sprain retroactive to Sept. 7, leaving the Blue Jays to navigate key games without their starting shortstop.
  • The Yankees were routed 11-1 by the Tigers one night after a 12-2 loss, marking the first time their relievers have given up nine earned runs in two straight games.
  • Aaron Boone is adjusting roles, declining to affirm Anthony Volpe as the everyday shortstop and using Aaron Judge at designated hitter as his throwing lags during forearm recovery, with New York’s postseason positioning growing more precarious.