Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles knows his World Series ring is tainted. After learning of the Houston Astros’ cheating scandal, Giles — a member of the 2017 Astros — said he would give back his ring if asked, according to the Toronto Star.
Giles, 29, is the first member of the team to go that far. When asked, most players from the 2017 Astros defer to Major League Baseball still recognizing the team’s World Series title. If Rob Manfred had vacated the Astros’ title, players may have been more conflicted about that stance.