"Bassitt originally came to Toronto on a three-year deal worth $63 million-and he was worth every penny. He delivered results as one of the most durable starting pitchers in the game, giving the Blue Jays exactly what they needed in more ways than one over the past three seasons. The right-hander's debut in 2023 stands as his finest season with the team. He led the American League with 16 wins and 33 starts while recording a 3.60 ERA (119 ERA+)."
"However, for all the great starts he made, Bassitt is probably going to be best remembered in Toronto for how he pitched out of the bullpen in the 2025 postseason. After missing the divisional series against the New York Yankees, Bassitt returned to make two scoreless relief appearances against the Seattle Mariners in the ALCS. He then pitched five times against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Fall Classic, allowing just one run on three hits while navigating several high-leverage situations."
Chris Bassitt signed a one-year, $18.5 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles, ending his time with the Toronto Blue Jays. Bassitt originally joined Toronto on a three-year, $63 million contract and provided durable, effective starting pitching across three seasons. His 2023 season included a league-leading 16 wins, 33 starts and a 3.60 ERA (119 ERA+), finishing 10th in Cy Young voting. He struggled in 2024 with a 4.16 ERA and 1.462 WHIP but still threw 171 innings. He rebounded in 2025 with a 3.96 ERA across 31 starts and 170 innings, then delivered key scoreless relief outings in the postseason.
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