CHRIS BASSITT NEWS

Not on ALDS roster Bassitt (back) isn't included on the Blue Jays' ALDS roster.

Impact Bassitt was expected to be available for the ALDS after ending the regular season on the injured list due to back inflammation, but the Jays will instead give the veteran righty additional time to heal. He will be eligible to rejoin Toronto's pitching staff for the ALCS if the team prevails over the Yankees in the ALDS.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays and Yankees square off to begin ALDS

The Toronto Blue Jays face the New York Yankees on Saturday in Game 1 of the ALDS

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Will be available for ALDS Bassitt (back) is expected to be available to pitch during the ALDS, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Bassitt landed on the 15-day injured list late in the regular season with lower-back inflammation, but he's made good progress with the injury since then. While it appears likely Bassitt will be included on the Blue Jays' ALDS roster, it's unclear whether the club will use him in the rotation or bullpen.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Rays look to end skid in game against the Blue Jays

The Tampa Bay Rays look to stop their three-game skid with a win over the Toronto Blue Jays

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Blue Jays bring 1-0 series lead over Rays into game 2

The Toronto Blue Jays host the Tampa Bay Rays, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Blue Jays begin 3-game series with the Rays

The Toronto Blue Jays host the Tampa Bay Rays to start a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Red Sox face the Blue Jays leading series 1-0

The Boston Red Sox lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Blue Jays host the Red Sox on 4-game home win streak

The Toronto Blue Jays, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Boston Red Sox

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Another twist to Blue Jays starter struggles as Chris Bassitt placed on injury list Another twist to Blue Jays starter struggles as Chris Bassitt placed on injury list.

SEPTEMBER 22 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Blue Jays aim to break road skid, take on the Royals

The Toronto Blue Jays travel to the Kansas City Royals looking to stop a four-game road slide

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Blue Jays place RHP Chris Bassitt (back) on 15-day injured list Deadspin | Blue Jays place RHP Chris Bassitt (back) on 15-day injured list

SEPTEMBER 21 • DEADSPIN.COM

Another twist to Blue Jays starter struggles as Chris Bassitt placed on injury list Another twist to Blue Jays starter struggles as Chris Bassitt placed on injury list

SEPTEMBER 20 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Blue Jays place starter Chris Bassitt on 15-injured list with lower back inflammation KANSAS CITY - The Toronto Blue Jays have placed starting pitcher Chris Bassitt on the 15-day injured list, the club announced Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 20 • THESTAR.COM

On IL with back inflammation The Blue Jays placed Bassitt on the 15-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to Friday, with lower-back inflammation.

Impact Bassitt's injury will prevent him from making another start in the regular season, so he'll finish 2025 with a 3.96 ERA and 1.33 WHIP to go with a 166:52 K:BB through 170.1 innings. However, he'll be eligible to return from the IL for the start of the ALDS if he can come back following a minimum-length stay. Until then, the Blue Jays will recall Mason Fluharty from Triple-A Buffalo to provide additional depth out of the bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Rays Bassitt (11-9) took the loss Thursday against Tampa Bay, allowing three runs on eight hits and two walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out three.

Impact All three runs charged to Bassitt came in the second inning, when the Rays strung together five straight two-out singles. The 36-year-old Bassitt has gone 10 starts without a win (his last victory came on July 23), though he had pitched to a 2.30 ERA in five outings (27.1 innings) prior to Thursday. Overall, the right-hander sports a 3.96 ERA with a 1.33 WHIP and 166:52 K:BB through 170.1 innings this season. Bassit's currently in line to face the Red Sox at home his next time out.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Simpson's hot streak continues as Baz, Rays blank the Blue Jays

Chandler Simpson had his second straight three-hit game and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-0 to split their series

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Blue Jays schedule: Game 4 vs. Tampa Bay Rays preview, probable pitchers, where to watch and what's next Chris Bassitt gets the start for Toronto and has finished the season strong but was pulled early from his last game vs. Baltimore because of...

SEPTEMBER 18 • THESTAR.COM

Blue Jays face the Rays with 2-1 series lead

The Toronto Blue Jays lead 2-1 in a four-game series with the Tampa Bay Rays

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Chandler Simpson robs a homer and drives in go-ahead run as Rays beat Blue Jays 2-1

Rays center fielder Chandler Simpson robbed Alejandro Kirk of a three-run homer and later singled in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning of Tampa Bay’s 2-1 victory over the Toro...

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Blue Jays predicted to sign 3.59 ERA ace | Sporting News Blue Jays might lose Shane Bieber, Chris Bassitt and Max Scherzer to free agency.

SEPTEMBER 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Blue Jays schedule: Probable pitchers, where to watch and what's at stake in Game 2 vs. the Orioles Chris Bassitt gets the ball as the Jays begin a series against the Orioles at Rogers Centre on Friday night.

SEPTEMBER 13 • THESTAR.COM

Blue Jays vs. Orioles: Chris Bassitt gets early hook in Toronto win. It might not have just been a strategic move Jays starter departed after five strong innings despite having allowed just one run on two hits. He also appeared to be dealing with a back...

SEPTEMBER 13 • THESTAR.COM

Fans six in no-decision Bassitt didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 6-1 win over the Orioles after giving up one earned run on two hits and a walk while striking out six batters across five inning...

Impact An RBI single from Jackson Holliday in the third inning represented the only blemish on Bassitt's record Friday. However, the 36-year-old will have to settle for a no-decision, as most of the run support supplied by Toronto's offense didn't come until he was taken out of the game. He'll take a 3.90 ERA and 1.30 WHIP -- the lowest that either number has been since July 23 -- into his next start against the Rays next week.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays' pitching, timely hitting combine to stymie visiting Orioles Chris Bassitt and his home-dominant pitching was back on the mound in Friday night’s series opener against the Baltimore Orioles.

SEPTEMBER 13 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reaches base 5 times as AL-best Blue Jays beat Orioles 6-1

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reached base five times, Myles Straw doubled home the tiebreaking run in the sixth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-1

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press