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The Toronto Blue Jays came very close to winning the World Series this year, but they fell one game and one run short to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The pitching staff held them back quite a bit last season. They didn’t have the talent or depth that would have helped them take home the World Series trophy. As a result, they’ve secured a new deal with Shane Bieber and a huge contract with Dylan Cease this winter. Next, they could add another veteran arm to the roster.
SportsGrid’s Paul Connor predicted the Blue Jays would re-sign veteran pitcher Chris Bassitt this winter.
” Veteran innings eater with a 3.96 ERA over 170.1 IP in 2025; velocity decline is a concern at his age, but limits hard contact and remains effective with a varied pitch mix,” Connor wrote.
Bassitt had a good year with the Blue Jays. He’s a solid innings eater with the ability to slot in as the No. 4 or No. 5 pitcher in the rotation. The Blue Jays don’t need him to be a superstar, so signing him to a one or two year deal would make a lot of sense.
Jim Bowden of The Athletic projects Bassitt to sign for $45 million this winter, which should fit the Blue Jays very well. They can afford to give him around $15 million to $20 million a season to secure a spot in the rotation.
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