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Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / June 9, 2023
Blue Jays designate pitcher who shared anti-LGBTQ+ post for assignment

Blue Jays designate pitcher who shared anti-LGBTQ+ post for assignment

The Toronto Blue Jays designated righthander Anthony Bass for assignment, as announced via Twitter. This transaction is notable because on May 29, Bass made the news for sharing a video on Instagram which promoted anti-LGBTQ+ campaigns to boycott Target and Bud Light for their Pride-themed promotions.

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