Duran made the remark at Fenway Park
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran was suspended for two games after he was caught on a hot mic using an anti-gay slur toward a heckling fan at Fenway Park.
Duran’s suspension will begin with Monday’s game against the Texas Rangers.
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Aug 3, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Jarren Duran (16) throws his bat after he strikes out to end the inning against the Texas Rangers during the eighth inning at Globe Life Field. (Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports)
ESPN first reported the discipline.
Duran made the remark as he stepped to the plate in the sixth inning of Sunday’s 10-2 loss against the Houston Astros. A fan shouted at him that he needed a tennis racket. The player yelled back, "Shut up," followed by the slur.
He apologized in a statement after the game.
"During tonight’s game, I used a truly horrific word when responding to a fan," Duran said. "I feel awful knowing how many people I offended and disappointed. I apologize to the entire Red Sox organization, but more importantly to the entire LGBTQ community.
Aug 2, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Boston Red Sox center fielder Jarren Duran (16) steals second base ahead of teh tag by Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (5) during the eighth inning at Globe Life Field. (Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports)
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"Our young fans are supposed to be able to look up to me as a role model, but tonight I fell far short of that responsibility."
He apologized in a statement after the game.
"During tonight’s game, I used a truly horrific word when responding to a fan," Duran said. "I feel awful knowing how many people I offended and disappointed. I apologize to the entire Red Sox organization, but more importantly to the entire LGBTQ community.
"Our young fans are supposed to be able to look up to me as a role model, but tonight I fell far short of that responsibility."
Manager Alex Cora #13 of the Boston Red Sox reacts with Jarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox as he is presented with the Heart & Hustle Award before a game against the Houston Astros on August 11, 2024 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)
Duran was an All-Star for the first time this season. Entering Monday, he led the majors with 36 doubles and 13 triples. He was hitting .291 with 14 home runs.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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