"Tonight, Jeff Passan reports that the Baltimore Orioles are signing free agent starter Chris Bassitt to a one-year, $18.5 million deal, likely closing the door on any future free agent starter signings this offseason (hold that thought). Bassitt's deal includes a $3M signing bonus and another $500K in incentives for starting 27 games, which he has done in each of the last five seasons."
"Indeed, Bassitt has been pretty consistent for a while now, making at least 30 starts in four straight seasons with an ERA never lower than 3.42 or higher than 4.16 (and that was, by far, his worst season). That said, he's also heading into his age-37 season, so we'll see how much he has left in the tank. His velo has been on a steady decline over the last few years."
Chris Bassitt signed a one-year, $18.5 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles, including a $3 million signing bonus and $500,000 in incentives for 27 starts. Bassitt has been durable, making at least 30 starts in four straight seasons and posting ERAs between 3.42 and 4.16, though his velocity has declined as he approaches age 37. The Orioles' move likely removes a prominent suitor for Zac Gallen. Injuries are already affecting rosters, notably Spencer Schwellenbach's right elbow inflammation that will place him on the 60-day injured list and could push Atlanta back into free agency.
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