Red Sox's Jarren Duran Suspended for 2 Games After Using Anti-Gay Slur Towards Fan

Mar. 15, 2025

Jarren Duran on April 6, 2024.Photo:Brandon Sloter/Getty

Brandon Sloter/Getty

On Monday, Aug. 12, the Red Sox announced that Duran, 27, would be suspended for two games without pay, a decision which was also in conjunction with the MLB and will require Duran to enter into a sensitivity training program, according toMLB.com.

Speaking about the decision to suspend Duran, Red Sox president and CEO Sam Kennedy said, “We were on the phone with Major League Baseball last night, immediately after addressing the issue with Jarren, so they were very heavily involved in the discussion and the outcome of the suspension.”

Jarren Duran on Aug. 11, 2024.Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty

Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty

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The MLB also stated that in addition to his two-game suspension, Duran’s salary from the missed games will be donated to Greater Boston PFLAG.

After losing to the Houston Astros during the game on Sunday, Aug. 11, Duran, 27, used an anti-gay slur when interacting with a fan, according toBleacher Report.

In a statement following the incident, Duran said, “During tonight’s game I used a truly horrific word when responding to a fan. I feel awful knowing how many people I offended and disappointed. I apologize to the entire Red Sox organization, but more importantly to the LGBTQ community.”

“We strive to be an organization that welcomes all fans to Fenway Park, and we will continue to educate our employees, players, coaches and staff on the importance of inclusivity,” the team said.

source: people.com