The Toronto Blue Jays have designated relief pitcher Anthony Bass for assignment, marking the latest development in a controversy that arose when Bass shared a social media post supporting anti-LGBTQ boycotts. Despite issuing a public apology last week, Bass had been scheduled to catch the first pitch by LGBTQ advocate leZlie Lee Kam during Toronto’s Pride Weekend event. The decision to include Bass was met with criticism on social media, and the team subsequently called up right-hander Mitch White in a corresponding roster move. Bass had shared a since-deleted video post urging others to spurn Target and Bud Light for supporting the LGBTQ community. Speaking to media outlets, Sherwin Modeste of Pride Toronto explained that during a meeting with Bass, he tried to explain the impact that Bass’s statement could have on vulnerable groups, both young and old. Although Modeste expressed hope that Bass would not repeat the same behavior in the future, it has ultimately led to his designation for assignment.
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