By Canadian Press

Blue Jays GM Atkins says it was a ‘failure’ he was unaware of Callaway allegations

Mar 4, 2021 | 10:52 AM

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins says it was a “failure” on his part that he was unaware of any incidents of sexual harassment by former pitching coach Mickey Callaway during their time together with the Cleveland Baseball Team.

Atkins told reporters in a video conference Thursday that it was “heartbreaking” that the proper channels were not in place in Cleveland for those facing harassment to seek support.

His comments come after a report published Tuesday by The Athletic that said several former Cleveland employees had come forward in the last month to say the team’s front office was aware of Callaway’s behaviour.

Atkins joined Cleveland’s front office in 2001, and was promoted to director of player development five years later.

Callaway was with Cleveland from 2010-17 — serving as the pitching coach for five years — before he was hired as manager of the New York Mets.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 4, 2021.

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