In a statement, Jays general manager Ross Atkins said Hoffman will get a chance to close games, the role that Jordan Romano filled for most of the last four seasons.

By letting Jordan Romano go and signing Jeff Hoffman to a lucrative three-year deal, the Blue Jays demonstrated they put a meaningful premium on the difference between the two high-leverage relievers.

The Toronto Blue Jays added an All-Star to their bullpen on Friday by signing a former Philadelphia Phillies right-hander to a 3-year, $33 million contract.