Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Chris Bassitt, 37-year-old veteran pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles, is in his 10th year of major-league service. Early 2026 season shows significant struggles with a 5.21 ERA and 1.74 WHIP through 8 appearances. After laboring through early starts with high walk totals and early runs allowed, the Orioles deployed him in bulk relief behind an opener against the Athletics on May 10, where he pitched 6 solid innings allowing 1 run. However, he subsequently struggled against the Nationals on May 16, allowing 3 runs in the first 3 innings including a 3-run homer. Despite control issues and elevated ERA, he has limited home runs (3 in 32 innings early season) and has shown ability to pitch deep into games when used in relief format.
Strengths
- + Veteran presence and mentor to younger teammates
- + Successfully pitched 6 innings in relief role with 1 ER vs Athletics
- + Limited home runs allowed (3 HR in 32 innings early season)
- + Generated 14 swinging strikes in relief appearance
- + Won 3 games through 8 appearances
- + Reached 10-year MLB service milestone
- + Experienced pitcher with history of success against Nationals (3-0 with 21 scoreless innings prior to 2026)
About
Chris Bassitt is a sp for the Baltimore Orioles.
Player Overview
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Recent News
Keibert Ruiz went 3-for-5 with a home run and five RBI to lead the Nationals to a 13-3 win over the Orioles on Saturday.
May 16, 2026
Saturday afternoon Orioles game thread: at Nationals, 4:05pm ET
May 16, 2026
Chris Bassitt allowed four runs and struck out four batters over five innings in a loss against the Nationals on Saturday.
May 16, 2026