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By Drew VonScio
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The Toronto Blue Jays have rebuilt their starting rotation this winter after falling just short in the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
General manager Ross Atkins and manager John Schneider opted to make a major splash in the rotation by adding Dylan Cease on a $210 million deal and going with a bounce-back option in Cody Ponce.
As a result, Chris Bassitt is very unlikely to return to the team. Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer believes Bassitt could land with the Cleveland Guardians.
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"There hasn't been a lot of action on Chris Bassitt throughout the winter," Rymer wrote. "It's a bit odd, considering that Bassitt has been a solidly above-average source of innings for seven years. He's perfect for a team that has a strong rotation up top, but which could use stability toward the back end. The Guardians match that description. The Gavin Williams-Tanner Bibee duo is solid, but Logan Allen and Slade Cecconi are average-ish types. The Guardians otherwise lack a solid option for the No. 5 spot."
Even if Bassitt returned to the Blue Jays, there wouldn't be a spot for him. Innings will be at a premium. Jose Berrios, despite knowing the setup of the current roster, hasn't been traded. Bassitt would also be competing with him, in addition to the five members of the starting rotation.
The Guardians would certainly be a good fit for Bassitt, as he has proven over the course of his career. He has proven time and time again that he can be reliable. Bassitt is a player who will also prove to the Blue Jays why he should have remained part of their rotation.
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