Toronto Blue Jays shooter Anthony Bass, who recently apologized for sharing an anti-LGBTQ2S+ post on his social media, was named by the team for a subpoena on Friday afternoon.
The decision came hours before the game against the Minnesota Twins at Rogers Center. On this occasion, Bass was to receive the ceremonial toss from leZlie Lee Kam, a well-known activist in the LGBTQ2S+ community. Now the Jays have seven days to clarify the fate of the 35-year-old, who is no longer part of the available pool. It could be traded, waived, released, or given to the minor league players.
The aide released a video in late May calling for boycotts of companies that emphasized diversity and inclusion. He later made a few brief apologetic remarks, not without being booed by viewers during a May 31 performance on the Hill.
“For me, it really shed a light on the gay community. I have my personal beliefs, but I understand that everyone is free to feel and think what they want. You have to accept people, welcome them and give them a sense of calm so that they can make a choice in their lives. I thought about it and realized I had to be more accepting of things,” he told Sportsnet on Tuesday.
Bass’s latest performance wasn’t the best of his career as he gave up two runs in an inning against the Houston Astros on Monday. This season, the right-hander has held a 4.95 ERA.