The Royals recalled Hoffman from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.
Hoffman permitted two runs with a 2:3 K:BB over 4.2 innings with the Phillies earlier this season, and he holds a 4.81 ERA and 54:26 K:BB across 43 innings at the Triple-A level in 2026. The 29-year-old reliever was acquired from Philadelphia in a minor trade last month.