Veteran Pitcher Chris Bassitt Signs with Orioles

Orioles sign Chris Bassitt to one-year deal

The Baltimore Orioles have signed veteran pitcher Chris Bassitt to a one-year, $18.5 million contract, pending a physical. Chris Bassitt dominated in the Blue Jays' postseason run, pitching 8 innings of 1-run ball with 10 strikeouts.

The veteran starter was on fire for the Blue Jays during their recent postseason run, pitching 8 innings of 1-run ball...

The Baltimore Orioles have inked starting pitcher Chris Bassitt to a one-year, $18.5 million deal, reports say. Bassitt, 36, brings a wealth of experience to the team, having spent the last three seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays. During his time with the Blue Jays, he posted a 3.96 ERA, striking out 166 batters in 170.1 innings across 32 games, with 31 starts.

This move is part of the Orioles' efforts to revamp their rotation, with recent additions including Shane Baz and Zach Eflin. Bassitt's signing comes after the team lost out on Framber Valdez to the Detroit Tigers, indicating a strategic shift towards stability and depth in their pitching lineup.

RHP Chris Bassitt is signing with the Baltimore Orioles for 1-year at $18.5 million, per @JeffPassan.

Chris Bassitt had a 3.96 ERA and an 11-9 record for the Toronto Blue Jays last season. pic.twitter.com/Xtb8lmwLqb

— TSN (@TSN_Sports) February 12, 2026

The veteran starter was on fire for the Blue Jays during their recent postseason run, pitching 8 innings of 1-run ball on 3 hits, with 10 strikeouts. He's been incredibly consistent, with only one season above a 4.00 ERA in his 11-year career (2024). Since 2021, he's played every season and proven himself one of the league's most durable veteran starters.

The former 2021 All-Star has had an incredible streak, striking out at least 160 batters in each of his last four seasons, over 170 innings pitched. He's set to strengthen the Orioles' rotation, a team that's prioritizing pitching this season.