RHP Chris Bassitt reportedly leaving Jays, signing with O's

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Following three seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays, right-hander Chris Bassitt is joining an American East rival, agreeing to a one-year, $18.5 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday night.

Bassitt, who will be 37 on Feb. 22, reportedly will receive a $3 million signing bonus once he passes a physical. If he starts 2