Jarren Duran suspended 2 games by Red Sox for shouting homophobic slur at fan who heckled him

After shouting a homophobic slur at a spectator behind home plate who was heckling him during a day earlier’s

Boston Red Sox loss to the Houston Astros, Jarren Duran was suspended by the team for two games on Monday

without pay.

When Duran, who was 0 for 2 with two strikeouts in the game, was at bat in the sixth inning, the exchange was

captured on camera during the broadcast. There’s a yell from a fan at Fenway Park, “Tennis racket! Tennis racket!” A

tennis racquet is required!

“Shut up,” Duran responded, turning to face the fan. He then used a slur and a harsh term.

Sunday night, Duran apologised via the team, stating that he “used a truly horrific word” and felt “awful.”

awaiting his response while he was positioned in the centre of the clubhouse. On Monday, Duran began by

expressing regret to the supporters who, according to him, had contacted him and expressed that “they were

disappointed in me.”

The 27-year-old outfielder apologised for what he had done and promised to improve.

Teammate Rob Refsnyder remarked, “We all love Jarren,” following his walk-off single that gave Boston a 5-4 victory

over Texas in 10 innings on Monday night. He is going to get this. All of us are human. Though mistakes are

inevitable, he will grow from this.

Following the game, President and Chief Executive Officer Sam Kennedy announced that the club had

communication with Major League Baseball.

“This is a really tough day, which is disappointing,” Kennedy told the press as he stood outside the clubhouse. “I

applaud Jarren for owning up to his terrible error, and I applaud the way the organisation handled the situation.”

Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow, positioned next to Kennedy, stated that the team still needed to improve.

He remarked, “It is striking evidence that, despite our great work and progress, we haven’t done nearly enough.” “I

believe that an incident such as this serves as a crucial reminder that much progress still needs to be made.”

“Heckling me the entire game, and I said something I shouldn’t have said,” Duran claimed the fan had been.

Duran said that he turned right away and expressed his regret “for my actions” to Houston catcher Yainer Diaz and

home plate umpire Jordan Baker. They heard me say it and were right there. I assume that my unacceptable word

caused them to cut the microphone.

“There’s a lot of work to be done, and I’m here to help him out,” Red Sox manager Alex Cora stated.

Duran was spoken to by Cora during the day.

Cora remarked, “He made a big mistake, and he’s living with it, right?” As a manager, I have obligations. Personally,

I have more to offer. That’s what I can personally do to encourage and assist him in becoming better.

Duran, who is one of the team’s best players and is batting.291 with 14 home runs and 58 RBIs, has participated in

every game the team has played this season. He primarily hits leadoff. He was the fifth player from the Red Sox to

win MVP of the Texas All-Star game.

He said that the remark was made in “the heat of the moment” and had no ulterior meaning.

Kennedy remarked, “I think what happens going forward is more important.” “Over the past 25 years, we’ve put in a

lot of effort to ensure that everyone is welcome at Fenway Park.”

Boston said that PFLAG (the Federation of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) will receive a donation from

Duran’s wages during the suspension. Duran will lose $8,172 despite earning $760,000.

Duran was given the team’s Heart and Hustle Award during a pregame ceremony. The award is given to one player

every squad who “demonstrates a passion for the game and best embodies its values, spirit, and traditions.” This is

when the fan and Duran had their conversation.

Kennedy stated, “I believe that the suspension is merely a form of discipline, and we must hold people accountable.”

“I hope to see more awareness-raising, comprehension, and conversation about the harmful effects of hate speech.”

The Red Sox were able to take up his roster place because of the team’s decision to ban him.