"Starting pitcher Chris Bassitt remained stuck on the free agent market until a few days ago when he signed with the AL East rival Baltimore Orioles. It's a solid move for an intimidating Orioles squad that wants to return to the postseason in 2026. In any event, Bassitt made sure to broadcast his appreciation for Toronto baseball fans in a touching post right after the free agency signing."
"Frankly, it was a little mystifying why he didn't receive broader interest around the league. This is a guy who has posted good numbers over the last couple of seasons. Bassitt delivered a 3.96 ERA, 1.327 WHIP, along with 166 strikeouts in 170.1 innings last season. Plus, he is very reliable in terms of making starts. He's certainly not an ace, but his durability could rival that of Dylan Cease."
""... I'm beyond grateful that my family and I chose to come 3 years ago. From having our youngest son there to getting to a World Series and everything in between. It was filled with love and friendships that my family will cherish for the rest of our lives. We gave you everything we had. Yall gave us so much more. Thank yall for literally everything," wrote Bassitt."
Chris Bassitt signed a one-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles after remaining a free agent for several days. The Orioles add a durable, reliable starter as they aim to return to the postseason in 2026. Bassitt posted a 3.96 ERA, 1.327 WHIP and 166 strikeouts in 170.1 innings last season while maintaining consistent starts. Bassitt expressed deep gratitude to Toronto and described his family’s experiences and memories there. The Blue Jays were unlikely to re-sign him given rotation depth, even after early Spring Training injuries, with Kevin Gausman, Dylan Cease, Trey Yesavage, Cody Ponce and José Berrios projected as Opening Day starters.
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