The San Diego Padres are on the lookout for a starting pitcher this offseason, particularly with Joe Musgrove recovering from Tommy John surgery. One potential candidate is Jeff Hoffman, who has garnered attention for a possible transition from bullpen to rotation.

Hoffman had a standout season with the Philadelphia Phillies, earning an All-Star nod and posting a remarkable 2.17 ERA. With the Padres' history of successfully converting relief pitchers into starters, they may be well-positioned to take a chance on Hoffman.