Orioles and Chris Bassitt finalize $18.5 million contract

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)(AP/Chris O'Meara)

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)(AP/Chris O'Meara)

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Right-hander Chris Bassitt and the Baltimore Orioles finalized their $18.5 million contract Friday.

After the past three seasons with Toronto, Bassitt is staying in the AL East with a deal that includes a $3 million signing bonus. He can earn $500,00...