The Chris Bassitt era in Toronto is over.
After three years with the club, the right-handed starter reportedly signed a one-year deal with the division-rival Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday.
One day later, the veteran showed his gratitude for three years with the Blue Jays, culminating in a World Series appearance.
"From having our youngest son there to getting to a World Series and everything in between. It was filled with love and friendships that my family will cherish for the rest of our lives. We gave you everything we had. Yall gave us so much more. Thank yall for literally everything," Bassitt wrote on X.
Bassitt, 36, posted a 3.96 ERA through 170.1 regular-season innings in 2025, with 166 strikeouts and 56 walks.
He was also an integral part of the Blue Jays’ run to the World Series, coming out of the bullpen in the ALCS and Fall Classic, where he posted a 1.04 ERA with 10 punchouts in 8.2 innings.
Bassitt now joins a revamped Orioles rotation that added Shane Baz via trade and re-signed Zach Eflin, to go along with incumbent starters Kyle Bradish, Trevor Rogers and Dean Kremer.
The Orioles are aiming to return to contention after a down season in 2025 that saw the team post a 75-87 record and finish last in the highly competitive American League East. Baltimore made the playoffs in each of the previous two seasons.
