Hoffman, 23, allowed six earned runs on seven hits in just 2.2 innings Monday for Triple-A Albuquerque.

EDGE Analysis

That's the second time in four outings that Hoffman has surrendered at least six earned runs. He has failed to pitch more than five innings in four-straight starts. After being considered for a promotion to the big leagues earlier this summer, Hoffman's ERA has risen from 2.67 on June 3 to 4.35.