Bassitt has noticed a dramatic reduction of the swelling on his face and is expected to undergo surgery Tuesday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Before surgery is scheduled, Bassitt will undergo a final consultation Monday with a surgeon and will receive a CT scan to confirm his original diagnosis of a displaced tripod fracture of his right cheekbone and a fractured jawbone. A formal timeline for Bassitt's return won't emerge until after the procedure is performed, but he's expected to need around six weeks to make a full recovery, which will effectively close the door on him returning during the regular season. Paul Blackburn was tapped to replace Bassitt in the rotation.