"Somewhat surprisingly, Detroit is the first team known to have interest in either Bassitt or Giolito, even though the right-handers are coming off successful 2025 seasons. This could reflect the relatively slow-moving nature of the free agent starting pitching market, as such top arms as Suarez, Gallen, and Framber Valdez are all still looking for their next contracts."
"Still, there isn't much indication Bassitt is slowing down, as he has thrown 723 innings over the last four seasons with the Mets and Blue Jays with just two minimal stints on the injured list. The second of those brief IL stints (a bout of lower back inflammation) occurred this past September, and might've cost Bassitt a spot in Toronto's playoff rotation."
Detroit entered the offseason focused on adding pitching help, acquiring Kenley Jansen, re-signing Kyle Finnegan, and adding rotation candidate Drew Anderson. The club has been linked to pitchers including Ranger Suarez, Michael King, Ryan Helsley, Pete Fairbanks, and Brad Keller, and has shown interest in Chris Bassitt and Lucas Giolito. Detroit is the first known team to show interest in Bassitt or Giolito despite their strong 2025 seasons. The free-agent starting pitching market remains slow with top arms still unsigned and trade candidates still available. Bassitt will turn 37 in February but has logged 723 innings over four seasons with minimal IL time and posted a 1.04 ERA in 8 2/3 postseason innings.
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