Oct 24, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) celebrates after throwing against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the eighth inning during game one of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images
SARASOTA—The Orioles announced the signing of right-handed starter Chris Bassitt on Friday. Bassitt, who will turn 37 on February 22nd, signed a one-year deal for a reported $18.5 million.
Bassitt, who has pitched for the Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays, is 83-65 with a 3.64 ERA. He was 11-9 with a 3.96 ERA in 32 games for the Blue Jays last season.
He allowed a run on three hits in 8 2/3 postseason innings, all in relief, last season.
Bassitt’s signing fills the Orioles’ 40-man roster.
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