Blue Jays sign Reese Bassinger as playoff hopes diminish
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 1:02 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays signed 23-year-old pitcher Reese Bassinger after the MLB Draft on July 14. Bassinger, a right-handed reliever, had a record of 4-3 and a 3.30 ERA in 2026 with 64 strikeouts over 60 innings. The team currently sits at the bottom of the AL East, with the playoff race tightening as they prepare for series against the Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays. Blue Jays management is focused on improving team performance to have a chance at the playoffs.
- •Blue Jays signed Reese Bassinger after the MLB Draft.
- •Basinger had a 4-3 record and 3.30 ERA in 2026.
- •Toronto is last in the AL East, 12 games out of first.
- •Upcoming series against White Sox and Rays critical for playoffs.
- •Team must improve to avoid extended losing streaks.
- 1:02 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays Sign Promising New 23-Year-Old Arm as Playoff Hope Fades
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