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...