Report: Blue Jays' Chris Bassitt trade rumors emerging again
The Toronto Blue Jays surprisingly could cut ties starting pitcher Chris Bassitt in trade this off season.
According to Jim Bowden of the Athletic
who is signed through next season, so they should move the 35-year-old righty now while he still has trade value. Bassitt went 10-14 this year with a 4.16 ERA over 31 starts. He posted an inflated WHIP of 1.462 and was worth -0.1 WAR.
However, he's pitched at least 170 innings each of the past three seasons, and plenty of teams would take a starter who can provide those innings to save their bullpens. - Jim Bowden
According to a source the Blue Jays spoke with the Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers about a potential fit for starting pitcher Chris Bassitt this offseason.
While there is no confirmation on what they could be looking for in a trade return, it sounds like the team is considering all options as they try to find their way back to the playoffs.
The Blue Jays have had an odd offseason, and moving Bassitt could be yet another questionable move that the front office receives pushback for.
If they move on from him and aren't able to find a solid replacement, all of a sudden they have some of, if not the actual worst pitching depth in the entire MLB.
Bassitt struggled a bit last season, but he still usually provides strength from the mound on a consistent basis, and soaks up innings with regularity.
The Cubs and Tigers both make some sense for Bassitt, but some other teams do as well.
It's hard not to see his former teams, the (Sacramento?) Athletics and the New York Mets, as potential fits as well.
Realistically, the Blue Jays could ask for a relief pitcher and cash in return, but time will tell if they end up choosing to move on from him.
He signed a three-year, $63 million deal with the Blue Jays and is heading into his final year of the deal.
It's unclear what his long-term future is with the organization.
If the Blue Jays don't have Chris Bassitt in their long-term plans. It could make sense to deal him to trim payroll a tad and recoup prospects.
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