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Re-signing Chris Bassitt should be on the Blue Jays’ radar this offseason
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Nick Prasad
Nov 17, 2025, 19:00 ESTUpdated: Nov 17, 2025, 17:32 EST
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The off-season has fully rolled out, and the Toronto Blue Jays are in the hunt in the free agency market. Right-hander Chris Bassitt’s contract has ended in Toronto, and he hits the market’s shelves. Although he can sign with whoever he likes this offseason, the Blue Jays should consider bringing him back into the fold. 
In a nutshell, the Blue Jays should not completely change the wheel if it is not broken. The team advanced all the way to the World Series, with contributions from the majority of their active players. Bassitt was a huge part of the mix. 
Bassitt was a Blue Jay for three seasons and was a factor in the starting rotation. His first season in 2023 kicked off in successful lenses, leading the American League in wins, with a 16-8 record. He faced over 826 batters and posted a 3.60 ERA and a 4.28 FIP.
Numbers aside, Bassitt is a workhorse, as well as a veteran. His work ethic and demeanour are very calculated and structured. His competitive level is elevated, and he sets the tone from that aspect. Bassitt is a true clubhouse presence, guiding the younger players. 
Overall, having him in a Blue Jays uniform ultimately does positive things for the club, even when his performance may be inconsistent. Toronto understands the calibre of pitching Bassitt brings to the mound, inclusive of his repertoire and the depth he provides. Sticking with the internal intelligence the club has, as well as the advantage they have in re-signing him, he should be in the mix to return. 

Bassitt provided sufficient and effective innings in the regular season

Bassitt has thrown 150-plus innings in each of his seasons with the Blue Jays, while making over 30+ appearances in each campaign. The right-hander totalled 541 and 1/3 innings in three seasons, facing 2,320 batters. Only an injury can cause a setback to the number of innings the team will get out of Bassitt. He’s been pretty effective on the performance end, maintaining a 3.89 ERA over his three seasons up north. 
The right-hander controlled his game well, especially with the pitchability aspect. He only walked 181 hitters (3.0 BB/9), while striking out 520 (8.6 K/9) during his time with Toronto.  

His adaptability in the postseason was extremely valuable 

The ability for Bassitt to be plugged into key situations during the 2025 postseason was crucial for John Schneider and the Blue Jays bullpen. He originally was not included on the American League Division Series roster due to injury recovery and because the Jays only needed three starters at the time. 
He rejoined the club during the American League Championship Series and World Series, where he was used in high-leverage situations. His bullpen appearances were risky and intense, but he executed well. Bassitt pitched only 8 and 2/3 innings in the postseason, but maintained a 1.04 ERA with 10 strikeouts, one earned run on three hits and two walks while pitching in some high-leverage spots. 
While he isn’t the highest on the priority list to bring back, the Blue Jays should keep Chris Bassitt in mind this winter when it comes to the rotation. He will make considerably less than what the Jays signed him for three offseasons ago, and he knows the ballpark and team well while still being a serviceable arm at the big league level.
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