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Toronto Blue Jays exercise team option on Anthony Bass contract

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TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays exercised their club option on the contract of reliever Anthony Bass on Thursday.

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TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays exercised their club option on the contract of reliever Anthony Bass on Thursday.

The 35-year-old right-hander split last season between Toronto and Miami.

The two-year deal he signed with the Marlins in January 2021 included a US$3-million team option for 2023.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass (52) throws the ball during ninth inning MLB action against the New York Yankees, in Toronto on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass (52) throws the ball during ninth inning MLB action against the New York Yankees, in Toronto on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Bass posted a 4-3 record and 1.54 earned-run average in 73 appearances for the Blue Jays and Marlins last season.

He primarily served in a setup role after the Blue Jays acquired him on Aug. 2.

Bass, who also played for Toronto in 2020, was 2-0 with a 1.75 ERA in 28 appearances after returning to the Blue Jays.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 10, 2022.

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