2023 Free Agent Profile: Chris Bassitt

Chris Bassitt is a dependable starting pitcher who is available for free this year. He is coming off a season where he led the New York Mets with 30 games started and 181 2/3 innings pitched.

Chris Bassitt was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 16th round back in 2011. He has been a full-time starter for the Oakland Athletics since 2018. Bassit was traded to the New York Mets before the 2022 season. He is now free agent. The Athletics want to keep him. His last three seasons with the Athletics saw him pitch to a 3.26 ERA. In his time with New Zealand he led the team in wins, innings pitched and ERA, but also in starts, wins and innings. It is important to have a quality starting pitcher who can eat innings at the big league level.

Chris Bassitt is a free agent. He has a $19 million player option for the next season. The Mets could extend him the offer. Bassit might have to settle for a four-year deal. Robbie Ray and Kevin Gausman each signed five-years deals worth $110-115 million. The highest AAV for Gusman was $22 million, Eduardo Rodriguez's $77 million deal was worth just $15.4 million per year.

Chris Bassitt is a free agent. He was offered a contract extension by the New York Mets. Bassit could decline the offer and try to negotiate a new deal with the Mets or he could return to the free agency.

Adam Wainwright announced last week that he will return for the 2023 season. Jake Flaherty and Steven Matz have injury concerns, while Matthew Liberatore is yet to establish himself at the big league level. Jordan Montgomery is added depth from this season, so the Cardinals could just stay internal. If they decide to spend, Chris Bassitt could fall into their price range.

The Baltimore Orioles have some promising young pitchers, but they need a veteran to anchor their starting rotation. Chris Bassitt is a good fit for the Orioles.

Boston Red Sox need starting pitching and are always a threat to spend some money in free agency. If they see the writing on the wall in bit when it comes to the talent in their division, they may opt to shop in the Chris Bassitt aisle of the free agent market.

Chris Bassitt is a free agent. He played for Bob Melvin for a large part of his career. The Padres are expected to be aggressive this offseason. Bassett could be a good addition to their rotation.

Chris Bassitt will sign a four-year, $70 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles.

The Orioles are a logical fit for Chris Bassitt, but they might not be the best bet to win a bidding war. If Bob Melvin has A.J. Preller's ear, Bassit will be back on the West Coast next season.