Overview
- Chris Bassitt remains on the market after his Blue Jays deal expired, with pitchers and catchers set to report soon.
- Jon Heyman reports the Orioles are considering Bassitt after Framber Valdez chose Detroit, with Zac Gallen and Lucas Giolito also on their radar.
- Bleacher Report’s Zachary D. Rymer predicted the Braves as a potential landing spot, framing Bassitt as a fit for a contender’s rotation depth.
- Additional teams linked this offseason include the Phillies, Tigers, Guardians and Giants, reflecting broad interest in a durable starter.
- Bassitt posted a 3.96 ERA with 166 strikeouts over 170.1 innings in 2025 and excelled in the postseason as a reliever with a 1.04 ERA in 8.2 innings.