Back Bassitt: Can He Outsmart the ‘Backs and Change the Game?

The Blue Jays are an intriguing bunch in their own way. They are above .500, but so are three other teams in the division. They are still a bit behind Tampa Bay for second place in the division, but only four games back of the Yankees. This is a similar division to that of the NL West, but I suppose the Orioles could potentially make a run and become relevant before the end of the season. The Blue Jays are not afraid to invest in the club, so it will be interesting to see what they do at the trade deadline as well. I do think there are some players on their injured list that might make a bigger impact to the club with their return than if they traded for players. We will see. Tonight’s starter, Chris Bassitt, is a guy who could be a difference maker. At home, he has been very strong, with just 11 earned runs allowed in 40 innings. He has been kind of brutal on the road, though. He has had exactly one start this year at home, where he has allowed more than one earned run in the game. Diamondbacks hitters are decent against him, going 17-for-63 overall. 

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