The Toronto Blue Jays cut pitcher Anthony Bass on Friday after the player said he didn’t think an anti-LGBTQ social media post he shared last month was hateful.
over support they showed for the LGBTQ community. Both companies are dealing with fallout from those campaigns, which have included hostile and homophobic criticisms and calls from LGBTQ activists not to cave to the pressure.
Bass, who was booed by Toronto fans in his two home appearances since the apology, spoke to members of the media before Thursday’s win over Houston, saying he stood by his “personal beliefs.” He also said he is “working hard” to educate himself, including meeting with the executive director of activist group Pride Toronto.To replace Bass, Toronto activated right-hander Mitch White off the 60-day injured list.
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