The Toronto Blue Jays announced just hours before Friday night's game against the Minnesota Twins and the start of their Pride Weekend celebration that pitcher Anthony Bass had been designated for assignment.&nbsp;

The 35-year-old pitcher faced fierce backlash last week after he shared a video on social media encouraging Christians to join the boycotts against Target and Bud Light.

<div class="author-bio"><p>Paulina Dedaj is a <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/sports" target="_blank"><u>Sports Reporter</u></a> for Fox News Digital.</p></div>

Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass was designated for assignment Friday more than a week after he shared a video encouraging Christians to join the boycotts against Target and Bud Light{ai:summary}<p>Toronto Blue Jays designated pitcher Anthony Bass for assignment after he received backlash for encouraging Christians to boycott Target and Bud Light. #sports</p>

Blue Jays designate Anthony Bass for assignment ahead of Toronto’s Pride Weekend following controversy

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