"Bassitt was his usual reliable self as a starting pitcher last season, recording a 3.96 ERA and 166 strikeouts across 170 ⅓ innings pitched. He made at least 30 starts for the fourth straight year despite landing on the injured list at the end of September. The 36-year-old returned from his injury as a reliever in the ALCS before becoming one of the Blue Jays' most trusted weapons in the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers."
"Bullpen Bassitt was a different beast. He threw his fastballs harder, simplified his repertoire, and attacked hitters more aggressively than he did during the regular season. He also handled pressure-packed situations with the cool demeanour of an 11-year veteran. This mix of composure and savviness would be a serious boost to a Blue Jays' bullpen that is not without its question marks in 2026. Having Bassitt as an option would give manager John Schneider an arm he could trust in any meaningful situation."
Chris Bassitt remained a free agent in February despite a solid 2025 season. He posted a 3.96 ERA with 166 strikeouts across 170 ⅓ innings while making at least 30 starts for a fourth straight year, even with a late-September injured list stint. He returned as a reliever in the ALCS and became a trusted playoff weapon in the World Series, allowing one run on three hits across 8 ⅔ bullpen innings. His bullpen approach featured harder fastballs, a simplified arsenal, aggressive attacking, composure under pressure, tactical deception, and leadership while also providing starting-depth insurance for the Blue Jays.
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