Chris Bassitt Excluded from Blue Jays' ALDS Roster Due to Back Inflammation

Right-hander Chris Bassitt has been left off the Toronto Blue Jays’ roster for their AL Division Series against the New York Yankees. Bassitt, who led the Blue Jays in wins with an 11-9 record, has not pitched since Sept. 18. His exclusion from the postseason roster is due to lower back inflammation, sidelining him from the crucial series.