Chris Bassitt makes his Orioles exhibition debut this afternoon in Fort Myers, where they’ll play the Red Sox before Monday’s off-day.

Bassitt had multiple ups in live batting practice and is ready to go after signing his $18.5 million contract on Feb. 13.

Samuel Basallo is back in the lineup and catching today after leaving Thursday’s game with right abdominal discomfort.

Blaze Alexander is starting as shortstop with Gunnar Henderson leaving camp to represent Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Enrique Bradfield Jr. is in right field. Tyler O’Neill is joining Team Canada.

Colton Cowser leads off and is playing center field. Dylan Beavers is the designated hitter, with Heston Kjerstad in left field.

Ryan Noda gets the start at first base.

Other Orioles pitchers listed today are Cameron Foster, Albert Suárez, Anthony Nunez, Luis De León and Jeisson Cabrera.

For the Orioles
Colton Cowser CF
Blaze Alexander SS
Dylan Beavers DH
Samuel Basallo C
Heston Kjerstad LF
Thairo Estrada 2B
Weston Wilson 3B
Ryan Noda 1B
Enrique Bradfield Jr. RF

Chris Bassitt RHP

For the Red Sox
Wilyer Abreu RF
Trevor Story SS
Willson Contreras DH
Caleb Durbin 2B
Marcelo Mayer 3B
Carlos Narváez C
Kristian Campbell CF
Isiah Kiner-Falefa 1B
Allan Castro LF

Ranger Suárez LHP