Re-signing Chris Bassitt wouldn’t be a huge move for the Toronto Blue Jays, but it’s the type of decision that makes sense. Bassitt has made at least 30 starts in each season since 2022.
Bassitt gave Toronto exactly what it needed in 2025. He finished the season with a 3.96 ERA in 170.1 innings, giving them valuable innings and keeping guys healthy. The right-hander isn’t what he once was, but the stuff is still above-average, and for the right price, it makes too much sense.
And Toronto doesn’t need Bassitt to be an ace. It needs him to just be decent, eat innings, and keep games from getting away early.
That’s why Paul Connor of SportsGrid predicted the Blue Jays would bring Bassitt back.
“Veteran innings eater with a 3.96 ERA over 170.1 IP in 2025; velocity decline is a concern at his age, but limits hard contact and remains effective with a varied pitch mix,” he wrote.
With his familiarity with the team, ability to get outs at a high level, and eat innings, it’s a move that makes too much sense.
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