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Orioles add veteran right-hander Chris Bassitt to rotation, AP source says
Chris Bassitt, 36, agreed to a one-year $18.5 million deal with a $3 million signing bonus and incentives to join Baltimore's rotation after a 3.96 ERA season with Toronto.
- On February 11, 2026, the Baltimore Orioles agreed to a one-year, $18.5 million contract with right-hander Chris Bassitt, pending a physical, ESPN first reported.
- After a 75-87 record in 2025, the Orioles pursued starting help due to rotation injuries and inconsistency, with Mike Elias favoring one-year deals.
- Bassitt's durability is notable, having exceeded 157 1/3 innings in each of the past five seasons and posting an 11-9 record with a 3.96 ERA in 32 games and 170.1 innings in 2025.
- The move immediately boosts Baltimore's starting depth and pushes the projected opening-day payroll to $166 million, with Chris Bassitt joining spring training in Sarasota shortly.
- Included in the contract is a $3 million signing bonus and a $500,000 performance incentive for 27 starts; Bassitt turns 37 on Feb. 22.
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·Richmond, United States
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By JAY COHEN The Baltimore Orioles incorporated Chris Bassitt into their improved rotation on Wednesday, upon reaching a one-year contract agreement for $18.5 million with the right pitcher, according to a person familiar with the negotiation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical exam. The contract includes a signing bonus of $3 million, and Bassitt can earn $500,000 in b…
·Allentown, United States
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