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Photo: Instagram/Anthony Bass In the aftermath of a controversy surrounding his social media activity, Anthony Bass has been designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays . The decision means that Bass will be removed from both the team's active roster and the 40-man roster. Over the next week, he will either be traded to another team or placed on irrevocable outright waivers, effectively ending his tenure with the Blue Jays. Originally, Bass was slated to participate in the ceremonial first pitch before the Blue Jays' game against the Minnesota Twins , coinciding with the start of their Pride Weekend festivities. However, the team ultimately reversed its course and decided to sever ties with the 35-year-old reliever. Photo: Instagram/Anthony Bass In an apparent attempt to improve his public image prior to the Pride Weekend celebration, Bass had a meeting with Sherwin Modeste, the executive director of Pride Toronto, on Tuesday. Additionally, the plan for him to throw the...

Photo: Instagram/Anthony Bass Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass has expressed regret for sharing a post on his social media endorsing anti-LGBTQ campaigns. The video called on Christians to boycott companies like Target and Bud Light for their association with Pride campaigns. Target had recently faced criticism for relocating some of its LGBTQ2S+ merchandise and placing Pride merchandise at the back of certain stores following customer backlash. Photo: Instagram/Anthony Bass In the video , Bass strongly condemned these companies, describing their actions as evil and demonic, and urged Christians to withhold their support. However, Bass later issued an apology before the Blue Jays' game against the Milwaukee Brewers , acknowledging the hurt caused to the Pride community, including his own friends and family members. He spoke with his teammates, expressing remorse and informing them of his plan to educate himself better and make more informed decisions in the future. Bass em...