Chris Bassitt Joins Orioles Rotation, Projected as Dependable Veteran Arm

Chris Bassitt has joined the Baltimore Orioles on a one-year, $18.5 million deal, solidifying a rotation that includes Trevor Rogers, Kyle Bradish, Shane Baz, and Zach Eflin. While not considered an "ace," the 37-year-old is projected as a dependable veteran arm. Baseball Reference forecasts a 10-10 record with a 4.06 ERA over 162 innings, while FanGraphs Depth Chart projects an 11-10 record with a 4.18 ERA over 176 innings and 1.9 WAR. Bassitt is expected to start, though a bullpen role isn't ruled out, having posted a 1.04 ERA in relief last postseason.