The Baltimore Orioles have reached an agreement on a contract with veteran right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The deal, which is currently pending a physical, reportedly includes a $3 million signing bonus.
The contract also features a $500,000 incentive if Bassitt makes at least 27 starts during the season. This is a performance threshold the veteran has successfully reached in each of the last five seasons, per the report. His consistency has been a hallmark of his career; over that five-year span, Bassitt has logged 880.1 innings, which ranks eighth among all MLB pitchers.
The addition of Bassitt provides the Orioles with a durable, top-of-the-rotation starter as they continue to build their pitching staff. Known for his workhorse reputation, Bassitt brings significant experience to a Baltimore rotation looking to compete in the American League East.
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