[Alberta's Child]

You can usually tell when an article on a sports topic is written by a rank amateur who knows nothing about the topic he's covering. The term "cut" is not applicable here.

Bass has been designated for assignment under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between MLB and the MLB Players Association. That's simply a formal process that allows the team to take him off their roster and replace him with another player while they figure out what to do with him. They can trade him, demote him to the minors (which may not be allowed, at his age), or release him outright. In any case, the team must still pay him through the remainder of his contract unless another team picks him up.

My understanding is that his contract expires after this season, so it's not like the team is losing a lot of money here. And he seems to be a marginal relief pitcher at this stage of his career.

[jjotto]

He’s always been a marginal pitcher, even for a reliever. He’s over 35, and has made millions in his career. How many can say the same at his level?

[Fester Chugabrew]

Please. Your perspective does not fit the hype. Knock it off. /s

[L.A.Justice]

You can usually tell when an article on a sports topic is written by a rank amateur who knows nothing about the topic he's covering. The term "cut" is not applicable here. Bass has been designated for assignment under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between MLB and the MLB Players Association. That's simply a formal process that allows the team to take him off their roster and replace him with another player while they figure out what to do with him. They can trade him, demote him to the minors (which may not be allowed, at his age), or release him outright. In any case, the team must still pay him through the remainder of his contract unless another team picks him up. My understanding is that his contract expires after this season, so it's not like the team is losing a lot of money here. And he seems to be a marginal relief pitcher at this stage of his career.

Thanks for the info...

I am not happy that Mr. Bass is "punished" for expressing his opinion...But, Blue Jays does have a right to get rid of any player that it does not want...The team is not violating any union agreement by designating Mr. Bass for assignment...

By the way, the ERA for Mr. Bass...This season...4.95...That is not a good ERA for a pitcher...https://www.mlb.com/player/anthony-bass-542914

[CommerceComet]

In any case, the team must still pay him through the remainder of his contract unless another team picks him up.

After he clears waivers, another team can pick him up but pay only the major league minimum and Toronto is on the hook for the difference between that and the $3 million. One way or another, Toronto is paying all or most of the $3 million salary.