Chris Bassitt says he "probably won't" inform the New York Mets and Major League Baseball officials if he feels COVID-19 symptoms in the future and that MLB should "just stop testing."

Bassitt was placed on the COVID-19 list on July 1 after complaining about sluggishness. The right-hander missed his scheduled start last Friday and only rejoined the team Thursday.

"I probably won't (again)," Bassitt said. "There's no way. There's no reason."

Bassitt claimed he was asymptomatic.

"Just stop testing. Stop acting like COVID is far worse than a lot of other things," he said. "I was never sick."

Bassitt explained he tested himself after feeling sluggish because he has a daughter.

"If I can somewhat be safe I will. I tested myself. It was positive. So I basically had the choice to tell them so I can protect my teammates or not say anything and (put) my teammates at risk. I never had a symptom. I woke up perfectly fine the next day. Have not had a symptom since," he said.