Chris Bassitt Reflects on Orioles Tenure After 2026 Season

Chris Bassitt finished his first season with the Baltimore Orioles posting a 9-5 record, 4.59 ERA, and 1.0 fWAR over 37 appearances. After returning from a two-month IL stint for low back discomfort in mid-August, he went 5-1 with a 3.74 ERA. Beyond his pitching, Bassitt provided crucial veteran clubhouse leadership and urged the Orioles organization to implement stricter fundamentals, rules, and preparation standards moving forward to achieve championship success.