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Ex-Toronto Blue Jays 16-Game Winner Immediately Becomes Free Agent

The Toronto Blue Jays have been off for over a month.They played their final game of the 2026 regular season on September 27 when they beat the Cincinnati Reds by a score of 5-1.Ex-Toronto Blue Jays Star Becomes Free AgentOn…

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Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 10:24 PM

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Former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt has officially elected free agency from the Baltimore Orioles.
Bassitt posted a 9-5 record with a 4.59 ERA over 20 games and 18 starts this past season.
The veteran right-hander previously pitched three seasons for Toronto after signing a $63 million deal in December 2022.

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Former Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Chris Bassitt has officially elected free agency from the Baltimore Orioles, according to a report from MLB.com on Thursday, October 29. Bassitt completed the season with a 9-5 record alongside a 4.59 ERA across 20 appearances, including 18 starts.

Prior to his stint in Baltimore, the right-hander spent three seasons with Toronto after signing a three-year, $63 million contract ahead of the 2023 campaign. He now enters the open market as an unrestricted free agent.

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