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Toronto Blue Jays Ban 'Homeless Jays' Shirts, Apologize for Lapse in Sensitivity

The Toronto Blue Jays have apologized for insensitive shirts worn by their players referencing the team being forced to find a new stadium to play home games this season.

Per TMZ Sports, the Blue Jays issued a statement apologizing for a "lapse in sensitivity" after multiple players sported a "Homeless Jays" T-shirt during interviews.

"The Blue Jays take accountability for ensuring negative stereotypes are not perpetuated and for supporting marginalized groups in our community," the team said. "The club has addressed the issue of the T-shirts with our players and they will not be worn again.