"Bassitt, who turns 37 on Feb. 22, went 11-9 for the Toronto Blue Jays last season, posting a 3.96 ERA with 166 strikeouts in 170 1/3 innings. He came out of the bullpen during the American League Championship Series and World Series, allowing just one run on three hits while striking out seven over 8 2/3 innings as Toronto fell just short of its first championship since 1993."
"In Bassitt, the Orioles landed a starter whose dependability is among his greatest hallmarks. With four consecutive seasons of 30-plus starts and a strikeout rate that has barely budged year to year, sitting between 22.2% and 22.6% each season, Bassitt's consistency as an innings-eater comes from an eight-pitch mix that makes up for a fastball that sat in the low 90s last year. The deal also includes $500,000 in potential incentives, sources said."
Chris Bassitt signed a one-year, $18.5 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles, including $500,000 in potential incentives. Bassitt, who turns 37 on Feb. 22, went 11-9 for the Toronto Blue Jays last season with a 3.96 ERA and 166 strikeouts in 170 1/3 innings. He moved to the bullpen in the ALCS and World Series, allowing one run on three hits while striking out seven over 8 2/3 innings. Bassitt provides a dependable, innings-eating starter with four straight seasons of 30-plus starts, an eight-pitch mix, and a consistent strikeout rate around 22%. Baltimore prioritized starting pitching amid other major signings and trades.
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