Orioles add Bassitt to rotation
Feb 12 2026
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Baltimore Orioles
NEWS: Baltimore agreed to terms with RHP Chris Bassitt to a one-year, $18.5 million contract.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: Baltimore fortified its rotation depth with the addition of Bassitt, who joins Kyle Bradish, Shane Baz, and Trevor Rogers as locks for the team’s Opening Day rotation. Barring a move to a six-man rotation, that leaves just one spot for Dean Kremer and Zach Eflin, who is entering camp healthy after his status had been up in the air due to August back surgery. Thus, barring an injury, either Kremer or Eflin could open the year in a long relief role. The signing also pushes Tyler Wells, Cade Povich, and Brandon Young further down the organizational depth chart; all three pitchers are...
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