Cubs Ponder Free Agent Chris Bassitt for Pitching Depth, Rotation Spot

Chris Bassitt, a free agent right-hander, is being considered by the Cubs for pitching depth. He recently completed a three-year, $63 million deal with the Blue Jays, consistently making over 30 starts and pitching over 170 innings annually with a WAR above 2.0 since 2019. Bassitt, heading into his age 37 season, shows declining fastball velocity (91.4 mph last season) and struggles more against left-handers. He's a ground ball pitcher with bullpen experience. A one-year, $17 million deal is proposed for the veteran.