"At least, that's how he feels after the team, which was so tightly knit in the clubhouse, barely failed to get over the hump in the 2025 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. "I'm not over it," Bassitt told reporters at Orioles spring camp. "I think the only possible way I could get over it is to win one. I don't think I'll ever get over that [loss].""
"Over the past three seasons in Toronto, Bassitt compiled a 3.89 ERA and 4.13 FIP in 541 1/3 frames. He moved to the bullpen during the Blue Jays' postseason run, but still authored a 1.04 ERA in 8 2/3 innings in October. Still, everyone knew he was better suited for work as a starting pitcher (he's proven remarkably durable throughout his career), and the Blue Jays had no need for his services after signing Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce in free agency."
Chris Bassitt joined the Baltimore Orioles after five major league stops and still feels connected to the Toronto Blue Jays following their narrow 2025 World Series loss. He said he is not over the defeat and believes only winning a championship will resolve his disappointment. Bassitt made five appearances in the Fall Classic, including one inning of one-run relief in the finale. Over three Toronto seasons he posted a 3.89 ERA and 4.13 FIP in 541 1/3 innings and a 1.04 ERA in 8 2/3 October innings. The Blue Jays moved him to the bullpen despite his durability as a starter. Baltimore signed Bassitt and Shane Baz to strengthen a rotation behind an offense featuring Pete Alonso, Taylor Ward, Gunnar Henderson, and Adley Rutschman, positioning the Orioles as AL East contenders.
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