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Blue Jays Set to Let Chris Bassitt Go Free

1/24/2026

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The Toronto Blue Jays are likely to let Chris Bassitt enter free agency.
He has made 95 starts and posted a 3.89 ERA over three seasons.
Bassitt was moved to the bullpen during the playoffs because of an injury.
The Blue Jays strengthened their rotation with Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce.
The Baltimore Orioles, who struggled early but later performed well, are seen as a potential suitor for Bassitt.

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Story summary

The Toronto Blue Jays are likely to let Chris Bassitt enter free agency.
He has made 95 starts and posted a 3.89 ERA over three seasons.
Bassitt was moved to the bullpen during the playoffs because of an injury.
The Blue Jays strengthened their rotation with Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce.
The Baltimore Orioles, who struggled early but later performed well, are seen as a potential suitor for Bassitt.