Blue Jays Lose Pitcher to AL East Rivals for $18.5 Million in Free Agency
Summary
Chris Bassitt, a pitcher who played for the Toronto Blue Jays, has signed a one-year contract worth $18.5 million with the Baltimore Orioles. Bassitt was a well-performing player for the Blue Jays, making consistent starts each season. He joins other pitchers in the Orioles' strong rotation and can earn bonuses if he performs well.Key Facts
- Chris Bassitt signed a one-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles for 2026 worth $18.5 million.
- Bassitt was previously with the Toronto Blue Jays for three seasons, where he consistently performed well.
- He can earn an extra $500,000 if he makes 27 starts in 2026.
- Bassitt is 36 years old and has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 11 seasons.
- He made a significant number of starts each of the last three seasons, never fewer than 31.
- Bassitt has a career record of 83-65 and an ERA of 3.64 in 232 games.
- In 2021, he made it to the All-Star team and has been in the Top 10 for the AL Cy Young Award three times.
- Last season, he showed consistent performance, particularly allowing two or fewer earned runs in many of his starts.
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