ICYMI: The roster move comes a day after Bass said he stands by his “personal beliefs,' referring to an Instagram story shared by the player encouraging followers to boycott Target and Bud Light over their connections to the LGBTQ2S+ community.
was demoted from the team’s roster on Friday afternoon after sharing an anti-LGBTQ2S+ video.
Starting pitcher RHP Mitch White was reinstated after a right elbow injury, the Jays announced in a release on Friday. Speaking to reporters on Thursday night, Bass said, “Everyone is entitled to their personal beliefs, right? But also, I mean no harm towards any groups of people.” Bass was scheduled to catch the ceremonial first pitch at the Jay’s Pride Night on Friday but that has since been cancelled.
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