Chris Bassitt strikes out four batters over 2 2/3 innings and allows one hit in his first Spring Training start of 2025

The Blue Jays pitcher served as the team's bat boy during a Spring Training game after finishing in last place in his fantasy football league.

During the Blue Jays' spring training matchup against the New York Yankees on Saturday, starting pitcher Chris Bassitt wore an irregular jersey at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, Florida. As a result of his standing in the team's fantasy league, instead of wearing his normal No. 40 jersey, Bassitt's jersey reflected his record: 4-10.

Chris Bassitt has been a solid starting pitcher throughout his MLB career, but the right-hander apparently has not mastered fantasy football. Bassitt

Blue Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt served as bat boy for Toronto's first Spring Training game against the New York Yankees on Saturday, his punishment after finishing last in the team's fantasy football league.

According to the Blue Jays' television broadcast, outfielder and catcher Daulton Varsho is the team's fantasy football league commissioner. Getting your last-place finisher to actually serve a punishment in back-to-back years is no small feat.

Toronto's starting pitcher wore a "4-10" jersey while serving as the team's bat boy in their spring training game as a fantasy football punishment.

Football season is over, but the effects are still lingering for Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt. After going 4-10 in the team’s fantasy league, B

Bassitt attended the University of Akron and served as a relief pitcher. He was drafted by the White Sox in the 16th round of the 2011 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut in 2014. Since then, Bassitt has pitched for the Athletics, Mets and Blue Jays.