Blue Jays Reunion With World Series Hero ‘Makes Sense’ After Shane Bieber News
Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays are dealing with injuries to their pitching staff as spring training starts. Injuries to key pitchers Shane Bieber and Bowden Francis may lead the team to consider bringing back former player Chris Bassitt, who is currently a free agent.Key Facts
- Shane Bieber, a key Blue Jays pitcher, is sidelined with arm fatigue at the start of spring training.
- Bowden Francis, another pitcher for the Blue Jays, will miss the entire season due to Tommy John surgery.
- Chris Bassitt, a reliable pitcher for the Blue Jays in past seasons, is currently without a team after becoming a free agent.
- Bassitt had a strong performance in last year's postseason, despite being left off the initial roster due to a sore back.
- The Blue Jays may look to free agency, including a potential reunion with Bassitt or Max Scherzer, to fill gaps in their rotation.
- Bassitt has consistently pitched over 170 innings for the past four seasons.
- Spotrac estimates Chris Bassitt's market value at $31.1 million over two years.
- A one-year contract offer might entice Bassitt to return to the Blue Jays.
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