"When the 2025 season ended in heartbreaking fashion for the Toronto Blue Jays, losing Game 7 of the World Series, there wasn't a sense of dread around the team, or the fan base. Sure, losing the biggest game of the year really stung, but it felt like there were reasons to be optimistic about the group going forward that this wouldn't be the Blue Jays' lone chance at a World Series ring in the near future."
"In the wake of the Francis and Biber injuries, bringing back the 37-year-old veteran Bassitt on a short term deal felt like it made sense for the Blue Jays. Bassitt spent the last three seasons with the Blue Jays, pitching to a 4.6 bWAR with a 3.89 ERA. He threw 541.1 innings and struck out 520 batters. Sure the Blue Jays still have a good amount of depth in terms of their starting rotation, but the depth has thinned."
The Toronto Blue Jays lost Game 7 of the 2025 World Series but entered the offseason with optimism and key free-agent signings. Spring Training began with multiple injury setbacks that will affect the 2026 season. Anthony Santander is expected to miss 5–6 months. Shane Bieber will have a delayed spring and will not be ready at the regular-season start. Bowden Francis is out for the year. Chris Bassitt signed with the Baltimore Orioles, removing a veteran short-term rotation option. Bassitt recorded a 4.6 bWAR, 3.89 ERA, 541.1 innings and 520 strikeouts over the last three seasons. Projected rotation options include Kevin Gausman, Dylan Cease, Trey Yesavage, José Berrios and Cody Ponce, with Eric Lauer available as a lefty swing option out of the bullpen.
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