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Yankees Expected to Target Chris Bassitt as Short-Term Rotation Fix

Early-season injuries to Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón have the club eyeing veteran innings.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets, citing Bleacher Report’s Joel Reuter, project New York to pursue the 36-year-old free agent this offseason.
  • The move is framed as a bridge while Cole rehabs from Tommy John surgery and Rodón recovers from elbow surgery, with Opening Day returns unlikely.
  • Bassitt, a former All-Star and American League wins leader, impressed in a swingman role during Toronto’s run to the World Series.
  • His market is expected to center on short-term offers, with Spotrac projecting roughly two years and $31 million.
  • The Blue Jays are expected to try to keep Bassitt, though reporting notes a realistic chance he departs in free agency.