The Washington Nationals have parted ways with a senior community relations executive following the release of a hidden-camera video that allegedly shows him discussing internal decisions tied to a player’s public political and religious views.

In footage published by an outside media group led by James O'Keefe, the executive can be heard describing how the organization had limited the use of a pitcher in promotional content on team social media. 

The comments suggested the decision was influenced by the player’s outspoken conservative Christian beliefs and past criticism of an MLB event connected to an LGBTQ-themed promotion.