http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/baltimore-orioles-not-first-to-ask-toronto-blue-jays-for-jeff-hoffman/
Interesting article, but the most intriguing comment was,
In the meantime, according to Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos, Hoffman had through Sunday thrown three bullpens already (fastballs only) and was impressive.
“He should be in games in April, getting stretched out to start, and he should be activated to be with a team in early May,” Anthopoulos said. “He has looked great.”